Peraton · 2 hours ago
IT/Cybersecurity Engineer - Mid Level
UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$112K/yr - $179K/yr
6+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support the NOAA AWIPS program, focusing on maintaining cybersecurity posture and system reliability for critical data processing in weather forecasting.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The Cybersecurity Engineer, in conjunction with the Cyber Lead, will build out the technical tasks, populate the SaFE/Agile backlog, and drive technical solutions for Cyber Security against, DevSecOps strategies, implementation of RMF, gaining and maintaining system Authorizations to Operate (ATO), secure as you build concepts, and conduct defense-in-depth activities using established tactics, techniques, processes, and tools
Works with multiple Approving Organizations (AO) on Enterprise-wide security settings and postures alongside Software/System Architects, Data/Space Scientists, Systems Engineers, and other technical leads while establishing / adhering to industry security standards and implementing best practices
Qualification
Required
Min 8 years with BS/BA, Min 6 years with MS/MA, Min 3 years with PhD
4 years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree
Cybersecurity experience supporting the software development lifecycle, gaining and maintaining ATOs using RMF, security incident and event management (SIEM), and incident response
Must have knowledge of RMF and NIST processes
Must have experience in developing and maintaining Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms), Security Concepts of Operations (SECONOPS), and Standard Operating Procedures in support of RMF
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
Preferred
Security+, CISSP, or similar certification
Active/Current Public Trust
Benefits
Eligible for overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
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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