Cybersecurity Engineer

Peraton•Fort Meade, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to 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 Commander’s Cyber Mission assessment priorities Act as Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for key CNMF networks and/or network platforms #COSS

Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor’s 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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 Commander’s Cyber Mission assessment priorities
Act as Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for key CNMF networks and/or network platforms

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.

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