Security Systems Engineer

Peraton • Fort Meade, MD

139d • $176,000 - $282,000

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Security Systems Engineer to join our team in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. This role requires ability to support CONUS and OCONUS TDY. Our dynamic team delivers information security solutions that facilitate secure data flows and the detection/prevention of unauthorized behaviors, performs system security vulnerability assessments and solution development, provide enterprise-level network, server, desktop, and application security services. Responsibilities may include supporting the design of systems, mission architecture and associated hardware, as well as analyzing and resolving complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 20 years’ experience as a Systems Engineer on programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Ability to support CONUS and OCONUS TDY travel: approximately 1-2 trips every 3 months (up to 2 weeks per time).
• Experience in building/configuring, maintaining, troubleshooting network devices (i.e. Switches), Linux OS, Virtualization (VMWare).
• Ability to automate processes such as device hardening, patching, vulnerability remediation, system monitoring (preferably using Ansible).
• AWS Cloud experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of NIST Controls and how to apply to systems.
• Experience with scripting (Python, Bash, etc).
• DOD 8570 compliance with minimum IAT Level II.
• Current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• AWS certification.
• Ansible experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of systems and mission architecture.
• Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications, and software integration.
• Perform system security vulnerability assessments and solution development.
• Provide enterprise-level network, server, desktop, and application security services.
• Facilitate secure data flows and detect/prevent unauthorized behaviors.

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents.
• 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap.
• Participation in an attractive bonus plan.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees