Cybersecurity Engineer Job at Peraton, Maryland

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  • Peraton
  • Maryland

Job Description

Program Overview

About The Role

Peraton seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer to support Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) with DCO AI Cyber Security Support. 

Location: Fort Meade, MD. 

In this role, you will perform technical cybersecurity engineering including hardening validation, security architecture implementation, and advanced threat analysis.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Perform technical hardening validation

  • Implement security controls and configurations

  • Conduct security architecture reviews

  • Support Zero Trust implementation

  • Analyze advanced threats and vulnerabilities

  • Develop security automation solutions

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
  • Current IA Cybersecurity certification, such as CISSP, CEH, or equivalent

  • Deep technical security engineering skills

  • Experience with security hardening and STIGs

  • Knowledge of network and application security

  • Scripting skills (Python, PowerShell)

  • Experience with cloud security

  • U.S Citizenship required
  • DoD TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI clearance 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
  • 8 years of specific experience

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. 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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. 

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, Shift work

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