Cybersecurity Engineer

Peraton • Herndon, VA

1d • $104,000 - $166,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team in the greater DMV area, supporting the Army National Guard. Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
• Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Candidate must meet ONE of the following: Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field; OR Relevant DoD/military training (examples: Security Architect (Advanced) Playlist) with documented enterprise security engineering experience; OR Relevant professional certification or equivalent experience (examples: CCNP Enterprise, CISM, CISSP‑ISSAP, CISSP‑ISSEP, GCIA, GDSA, GICSP).
• Cybersecurity engineering/architecture experience with at least 3 years in senior security engineering or architecture roles supporting enterprise or DoD environments.
• Deep knowledge of RMF/ATO processes, NIST SP 800‑53 control families, DISA STIG/SRG application, and CCRI readiness criteria.
• Hands‑on expertise with Forescout, ACAS, eMASS, enterprise AV/EDR, DLP, SIEM/SOAR, vulnerability management, and security automation/orchestration.
• Proven ability to produce security architecture artifacts, threat models, CONOPS, remediation plans, and executive briefings.
• Strong skills in system hardening, control implementation validation, and cross‑domain security configuration.

Nice To Haves

• Prior DoD/Army/ARNG enterprise security engineering or CCRI support experience.
• Experience with cloud security architectures, Zero Trust implementations, and integration of security into CI/CD/DevSecOps.
• Experience advising senior leadership on portfolio risk, remediation prioritization, and architecture tradeoffs.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise cybersecurity engineering: design, implement, and sustain security controls across systems, networks, applications, and infrastructure aligned to NIST SP 800‑53, STIGs, and SRGs.
• Oversee STIG compliance, RMF control implementation, vulnerability remediation, and CCRI/RMF readiness activities across NIPR/SIPR and cloud enclaves.
• Design security architectures and integrate enterprise security tooling (AV/EDR, DLP, Forescout, ACAS, SIEM/SOAR) into mission systems and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Direct cybersecurity‑by‑design practices for modernization, innovation, and special project proposals; conduct security design reviews and threat modeling.
• Validate cybersecurity requirements for circuits, Army 365/DEE services, and cross‑domain solutions; ensure configurations meet policy and releasability requirements.
• Manage advanced remediation planning, architecture improvements, and system hardening strategies to reduce exploitable risk and improve resilience.
• Lead integration of eMASS/RMF workflows for evidence collection, continuous monitoring, and authorization package support.
• Provide technical leadership and decision‑grade briefings to program and senior leadership on cyber posture, risks, COAs, and remediation priorities.
• Mentor engineering teams and establish standards, automation, and QA practices for secure configuration and monitoring.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees