Poly

Peraton•Laurel, MD

1d•$176,000 - $282,000•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Systems Engineer with an active TS/SCI w/Poly clearance to support critical National Security programs. This role involves monitoring, analyzing, and detecting cyber events and incidents, assisting with cyber defense, and maintaining security toolsets. The engineer will establish a framework for measuring and quantifying cyber risk, determine security requirements, and implement security systems. Responsibilities include designing, developing, implementing, and integrating DoD IA architectures and ensuring the security of development and operational systems. The position also requires providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 IT support, including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

Requirements

20 years of experience as an SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity are required.
Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts is required.
Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Demonstrated ability to operate as a self-starter with strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex concepts effectively to customers and end users.
An active TS/SCI w/Poly is required

Responsibilities

Monitors, analyzes, and detects cyber events and incidents within information systems and networks under general supervision.
Assists with integrated, dynamic cyber defense, coordinates and maintains security toolsets to support organizations’ continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization programs.
Establishes a framework by which cyber risk can be measured and quantified in the marketplace.
Determines security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information security standards; conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; studying architecture/platform; identifying integration issues; preparing cost estimates.
Implements security systems by specifying intrusion detection methodologies and equipment; directing equipment and software installation and calibration; preparing preventive and reactive measures; creating, transmitting, and maintaining keys; providing technical support; completing documentation.
Verifies security systems by developing and implementing test scripts.
Maintains security by monitoring and ensuring compliance to standards, policies, and procedures; conducting incident response analyses; developing and conducting training programs.
Responsible for the design, development, implementation, and integration of a DoD IA architectures, systems, or system components for use within computing, network, and enclave environments.
Ensures that the architecture and design of development and operational systems are functional and secure. This includes designs for program of record systems and special purpose processing nodes with platform IT interconnectivity.
Provide support to IT systems, including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and troubleshooting across client devices; deliver Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (escalation) support for problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution, while ensuring timely escalation and clear communication of status to agency management and internal customers.