IT/Cybersecurity Engineer - Mid Level

Peraton

7d•$112,000 - $179,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support the NOAA AWIPS program — the enterprise weather forecasting system that processes critical data and enables National Weather Service forecasters to protect lives and property across the country. With AWIPS operating in over 150 field offices, maintaining strong cybersecurity posture is essential to system reliability and national readiness. In this role, you will lead accreditation, security controls, and continuous monitoring for this mission-critical platform. This position is hybrid. Must be local to one of the following Peraton facilities: Melbourne, FL, Aurora, CO, Herndon, VA, San Antonio, TX, Houston, TX, Omaha, NE, Huntsville, AL, King of Prussia, PA, or Silver Spring, MD. The Cybersecurity Engineer, in conjunction with the Cyber Lead, will build out the technical tasks, populate the SaFE/Agile backlog, and drive technical solutions for Cyber Security against, DevSecOps strategies, implementation of RMF, gaining and maintaining system Authorizations to Operate (ATO), secure as you build concepts, and conduct defense-in-depth activities using established tactics, techniques, processes, and tools. Works with multiple Approving Organizations (AO) on Enterprise-wide security settings and postures alongside Software/System Architects, Data/Space Scientists, Systems Engineers, and other technical leads while establishing / adhering to industry security standards and implementing best practices.

Requirements

Min 8 years with BS/BA, Min 6 years with MS/MA, Min 3 years with PhD
4 years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
Cybersecurity experience supporting the software development lifecycle, gaining and maintaining ATOs using RMF, security incident and event management (SIEM), and incident response.
Must have knowledge of RMF and NIST processes.
Must have experience in developing and maintaining Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms), Security Concepts of Operations (SECONOPS), and Standard Operating Procedures in support of RMF.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.