Peraton · 19 hours ago
Cyber Operations SME
US-VA-McLean
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$146K/yr - $234K/yr
10+ years expPeraton is seeking an experienced Cyber Operations SME to join our talented team of technical and business experts providing key operational and mission support. The role involves serving as a Technical Advisor/Consultant and ensuring robust requirements definitions, execution, and development processes for cyber operations.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as a senior advisor and have concrete experience/knowledge of the following subject areas: deployment and operations, risk and strategy management, network analysis and exploitation
Provide expertise in the design, development, implementation and testing of customer tools and applications, priorities and requirements for cyber operations and cybersecurity capabilities
Oversee and be responsible for the maintenance and continuous improvement of processes, standards, policies, working methods and tools
Advise and support a wide range of operational activities and will be expected to actively engage with a variety of customers and stakeholders
Respond and support evolving and dynamic mission-critical activities and provide any requirements and strategies for current/future operations
Work with a team to conduct network trend analysis and performance of the networks
Review all integration efforts to ensure engineering rigor and security practices are maintained and advise the classified customer of any possible risks/concerns/improvements
Work alone and with a team to research, create, and brief with recommendation(s) of appropriate Course of Action (COA)
Have extensive knowledge/experience with evaluating target opportunities using multiple platforms, map target networks, and assist in developing detailed exploitation and operations plans
Be able to develop new tradecrafts needed to perform, as technologies evolve
Qualification
Required
An active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
A Bachelor's Degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or any relevant technical field and twelve (12) years of relevant experience; or a masters degree and ten (10) years of relevant experience
Must have a minimum of 10+ years of senior level experience within the areas of deployment and operations, risk and strategy management, network analysis and exploitation for a government customer; or the equivalent combination of education; technical certifications or training; or work experience
A minimum of two (2+) years of experience providing services for an engineering-related mission involving either cyber operations, communications, supply chain expertise, military asset tracking, and/or deep-sea communications support
Expertise in either offensive or defense cyberspace operations
Must have strong written, communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to prepare and brief complex technical and non-technical information to non-technical stakeholders
Be a self-starter who will take initiative for helping manage key parts of complex technical developments
Possess a desire and ability to work on multiple fast-paced projects and be willing and able to aggressively learn the activities and focus of the organization
Must be comfortable working in a dynamic team environment
Willingness and ability to travel
The ideal candidate must possess demonstrated cultural competency and the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Candidates should also have proven experience and/or relevant education specifically related to working within the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USPACOM) area of responsibility. Familiarity with the unique geopolitical, social, and cultural dynamics of the USPACOM region is essential for successfully performing in this role
Preferred
Master's Degree or higher in a related technical discipline is highly desired
Experience working in customer environment
Demonstrated knowledge of Customer's processes and procedures to minimize the learning curve for project/task navigation
Demonstrated effective client management skills to include experience managing across offices and organizations
Relevant Cultural and language competency is highly desired
Benefits
Annual bonuses
Short- and long-term incentives
Program-specific awards
A variety of benefits
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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