Cyber Security Engineer

Peraton

$112K — $179K *
Information Technology
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or related STEM field, or 18+ years of work experience as Cyber Security Engineer can substitute for a degree.
  • 18+ years of experience in Cyber Security Engineering within government or industry.
  • Compliance with DoD 8570 Level II (IASAE) certification.
  • TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph examination.
  • Expertise in enterprise-level cyber security efforts, especially in architecture and design.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in leading development teams for information system design and upgrades.
  • Conduct research and support Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) to identify optimal security solutions.
  • Contribute to the capability phase of system development lifecycle and translate regulatory conditions into security designs.
  • Assist in developing and documenting Security Architectures and Roadmaps.
  • Oversee the work of Cyber Security Engineers at various seniority levels.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements and remote work options.
  • Professional development opportunities and training.
  • Health and wellness programs, including mental health resources.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday policies.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Expert Cyber Security Engineers capture and refine information security requirements and ensure that the requirements are integrated into information technology component products and information systems through purposeful security architecting, design, development, and configuration.

Duties include:
  • Assists with leading development teams working to design and develop information systems or upgrade legacy systems.
  • Conducts product research and support Analysis of Alternative (AoA) activities that independently identify the most appropriate security solutions.
  • Assists with leading the development of system concepts, contribute to the capability phase of the systems development lifecycle, and translate technology and environmental conditions (e.g., law and regulation) into system security designs and processes.
  • Assists with leading the development and documentation of Security Architectures, Roadmaps, and investments.
  • Oversees the work of Senior-, Mid-, and Junior-level contractor Cyber Security Engineers.


Qualifications

Required:
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or 18+ years of work experience as a Cyber Security Engineer may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • 18+ years of working experience in government or industry within Cyber Security Engineering.
  • DoD 8570 Level II (IASAE) certification compliance
  • TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly.

Desired:
  • Expert working experience in government or industry leading enterprise-level cyber security efforts involving architecting, designing, development, and configuration of cloud and on premise based systems and software.
  • Experience engineering Cyber Security solutions using Cloud-based technologies.
  • Experience engineering Cyber Security solutions using structured and unstructured Big Data.
  • Experience engineering Cyber Security solutions using Automation, Augmentation and Artificial Intelligence technologies.


Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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