Cybersecurity Engineer

Joint Activities

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity and information assurance.
  • DOD 8140/DOD 8570 IAM Level I Certification required.
  • Strong analytical skills for problem-solving in cybersecurity.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen with an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Apply intermediate cybersecurity concepts to engineering solutions.
  • Stay current with DOD cybersecurity policies and Risk Management Framework.
  • Conduct independent cybersecurity engineering research and analysis.
  • Develop documentation and briefs for cybersecurity mechanisms.
  • Evaluate functional operations and recommend Certification & Accreditation (C&A) actions.
  • Collaborate between operators, developers, and system engineers for requirements assessment.
  • Assess infrastructure requests to guide development efforts.

Benefits

  • Heavily subsidized employee benefits for you and dependents.
  • 25 days of PTO accrued annually, with a generous cap.
  • Participation in an attractive bonus plan.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an experiencedCybersecurity Engineerto join our USCYBERCOM team.

Location: On-site at Fort Meade, MD.

In this role, you will:

  • Possess an in-depth understanding and the ability to apply intermediate concepts of cyber engineering and cybersecurity
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the DOD cybersecurity policies and the Risk Management Framework
  • With no guidance, conduct cybersecurity engineering research and analysis, provide recommendations for the implementation of security mechanisms, and provide educational briefings on the recommended cybersecurity mechanism
  • Contribute substantive content to the development of cybersecurity documentation, concept papers, and test plans required by Command policies and the Risk Management Framework
  • Maintain comprehensive knowledge and understanding of DOD and/or Intelligence Community (IC) engineering efforts, across multiple engineering disciplines
  • With no guidance, evaluate functional operation and performance. In light of test results make recommendations regarding C&A
  • Liaise between the operators, the developers and the system engineers; ensure requirement are within the limitation
  • Assess infrastructure requests; provide recommendations and guidance on development
  • Perform other ad hoc tasks in execution of Commanders Cyber Mission assessment priorities
  • Act as Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for key CNMF networks and/or network platforms

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of Bachelors Degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with cybersecurity and information assurance.
  • Minimum DOD 8140/DOD 8570 IAM Level I Certification.
  • Strong analytical skills with demonstrated initiative solving problems in past roles and responsibilities.
  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Knowledge and understanding of Cyber Mission Force construct and operational construct.
  • Utilize cyber expertise to coordinate on the development, operational acceptance, and training for all cyber operations systems, platforms, and infrastructures in support CNMF operations.
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of the DOD cybersecurity policies and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • Understand cyber operations infrastructure development process and cycle .
  • Ability to support the operational employment of cyber operations systems, platforms, and infrastructures.
  • Previous experience as an ISSO is preferred.

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on 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 participation 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 individuals 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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