Peraton · 8 hours ago
Cybersecurity Engineer - SME
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$146K/yr - $234K/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 cybersecurity engineering functions within C2ISR network engineering support, optimizing the security posture of the C2ISR Transport Infrastructure.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides technical leadership for cybersecurity engineering functions within C2ISR network engineering support, establishing overarching goals and strategic plans for optimizing the security posture of the C2ISR Transport Infrastructure. Leads activities to transition to modernize engineering practices, digital engineering frameworks, and emerging mission systems technologies
Directs and controls the strategic design, development, and implementation of advanced security engineering analysis and optimization strategies for complex, mission-critical C2ISR communication systems
Possesses expert domain and technical knowledge in cybersecurity, network engineering, and C2ISR architecture, applying this to define and drive the technical roadmap for developing innovative approaches to enhance network reliability and mission effectiveness from a security perspective
Has overall responsibility for establishing and implementing secure network engineering capabilities that consistently improve overall mission readiness and technological adaptability across all C5ISRT systems and network infrastructure
Engages in high-level client negotiations and interfaces with senior management regarding the strategic vision, capabilities, and resource allocation for advanced secure network engineering solutions within the C2ISR Transport Infrastructure
Utilizes expert domain knowledge and decision-making that has a critical impact on the overall project implementation, ensuring all network engineering solutions address emerging security challenges and mission requirements
Directs and controls the methods and staffing for cybersecurity engineering teams, ensuring delivery of high-impact, scalable, and resilient security solutions that optimize C2ISR network integrity and confidentiality
Provides authoritative guidance on all aspects of secure network design, security architecture reviews, threat modeling, and vulnerability analysis for all C2ISR communication infrastructure components (e.g., SATCOM capable assets, ground-based gateways, associated transport infrastructure)
Establishes and governs the architectural principles, tools, and platforms for all cybersecurity engineering efforts within network engineering, critically impacting the reliability, resilience, and security effectiveness of C2ISR communications
Shapes the future direction of C2ISR secure network engineering for the Task Order by pioneering new security technologies, research, and advanced integration techniques, directly impacting mission success and national security
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 a BS/BA degree or 10 years' experience with a MS/MA or 7 years' experience with a Ph.D. OR 16 years without a degree OR 14 years with AS/AA
A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level
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
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
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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