Cyber Systems Engineering, Lead Associate

Peraton

$112K — $179K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5 years' experience in software development with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • 3 years' experience with an MS/MA degree or a PhD in a relevant field
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required
  • Experience in C development and reverse engineering is highly desired
  • Proficiency in vulnerability analysis and research.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor, analyze, and detect cyber events and incidents in information systems under supervision.
  • Assist with dynamic cyber defense and maintain security toolsets for continuous monitoring.
  • Establish and measure a framework for cyber risk to inform security requirements in line with business strategies.
  • Verify security systems through test script development and implementation.
  • Maintain security compliance by conducting incident response analyses and training programs.
  • Design and implement DoD IA architectures for various computing and network environments.
  • Ensure operational systems are functional and secure, including program of record systems.

Benefits

  • Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents.
  • 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous cap.
  • Eligibility for participation in an attractive bonus plan.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
  • Monitors, analyzes, and detects cyber events and incidents within information systems and networks under general supervision.
  • Assists with integrated, dynamic cyber defense, coordinates and maintains security toolsets to support organizations’ continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization programs.
  • Establishes a framework by which cyber risk can be measured and quantified in the marketplace. Determines security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information security standards; conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; studying architecture/platform; identifying integration issues; preparing cost estimates. Implements security systems by specifying intrusion detection methodologies and equipment; directing equipment and software installation and calibration; preparing preventive and reactive measures; creating, transmitting, and maintaining keys; providing technical support; completing documentation.
  • Verifies security systems by developing and implementing test scripts.
  • Maintains security by monitoring and ensuring compliance to standards, policies, and procedures; conducting incident response analyses; developing and conducting training programs.
  • Responsible for the design, development, implementation, and integration of a DoD IA architectures, systems, or system components for use within computing, network, and enclave environments.
  • Ensures that the architecture and design of development and operational systems are functional and secure. This includes designs for program of record systems and special purpose processing nodes with platform IT interconnectivity.

Qualifications

This position requires the following:

  • Five (5) years’ experience in software development and a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of expertise (e.g. Engineering, Physical Science, Computer Science, and Systems Engineering). 
  • Three (3) years of experience with MS/MA degree in a relevant field of study.
  • PhD in a relevant field of experience.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required

Experience in the following areas are highly desired:

  • Experience with C development and reverse engineering
  • Development on or analysis of Mobile devices (native Android)
  • Strong proficiency in C programming
  • Performing reverse engineering on diverse architectures
  • Vulnerability analysis and research

 

Benefits: Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees supporting this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap, and eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

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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