Peraton · 5 hours ago
Cybersecurity Engineer - SME
US-NC-Fort Bragg
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $179K/yr
12+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer - SME to provide technical and management leadership for equipment and information support functions, focusing on cybersecurity engineering and risk assessments.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Providing dedicated, on-site support for Cybersecurity engineering
Conducting network audits, assess results, and provide recommended corrective actions
Continuously monitoring operations for trends and anomalies and performance indicators
Examine network topologies to understand and secure data flows across multiple platforms and environments
Identify industry-best-fit applications and network device support to effectively secure transport across the network(s)
Performing risk and vulnerability assessments for engineered networks and systems
Ensuring engineering tasks and cybersecurity solutions comply with accreditation, certification, and connection standards
Conducts Risk Decision Authority Criteria (RDAC) analysis to determine the required security controls, test plans, and security assessments to mitigate risk IAW NCDSMO approval criteria
Engineering and analyzing solutions for vulnerability and risk assessment to ensure solutions are following national and DoD security standards and measures
Coordinating with subordinate, adjacent, supporting, and senior organizations, and agencies to support the resolution of security issues, accreditation and connection approvals, and engineering requests
Providing Assessment and Authorization (A&A) support; engineer solutions to ensure they include sound network security and design; and provide project management support services
Reviewing, analyzing, and documenting the security requirements of applications, systems, and networks across their life cycles
Reviewing Security Test and Evaluation plans; developing or refining them as necessary
Advising on network and system risks, risk mitigation, COAs, and operational recommendations
Recommending technology upgrades and modifications based on evolving technologies, best practices, and strategic initiatives
Evaluating CND tools, conduct functionality analyses, and assist in the creation of CONOPs and policies for the appropriate use of defensive tools
Evaluating, assessing, and ensuring the compliance of ports and protocols utilized by IT infrastructures, systems, platforms, products, applications, and network security devices (e.g. router ACL’s, firewall configuration, ports and protocol nodes, network cabling, etc.)
Researching and recommending system security guidance based upon DoD, DIA, USCYBERCOM, Joint Force Headquarters - Department of Defense Information Networks (JFHQ-DODIN), and other-directed guidance
Qualification
Required
Previous experience as a Cybersecurity Engineer or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the CCMD level
Minimum of 12 years' experience with BS/BA OR 16 years without a degree OR 14 years with AS/AA or 10 years' experience with MS/MA, or 7 years' experience with a Ph.D
A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level
US citizenship is required
DOD 8140 Compliance based on functional role for WRC: 462 Control Systems Security Specialist, Advanced Level / ability to obtain
Preferred
DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment
Benefits
Access to professional development opportunities and career growth within the intelligence and cybersecurity community
Opportunity to work with advanced tactical communications technologies and AISR systems
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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