Cyber Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

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Job description

About Peraton 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 to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Responsibilities We are looking to add a Cyber Systems Engineer to our team of talented professionals. What you'll do: Responsible for 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. Establish a framework by which cyber risk can be measured and quantified in the marketplace. Determine 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. Implement security systems by specifying intrusion detection methodologies and equipment and software installation and calibration; preparing preventive and reactive measures; creating, transmitting, and maintaining keys; providing technical support; completing documentation. Verifying security systems by developing and implementing test scripts. Maintaining 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. Ensureing that the architecture and design of development and operational systems are functional and secure. This includes design for program of record systems and special purpose processing node with platform IT interconnectivity.
This position is based out of Woodlawn, MD - you must reside close enough to office when customer requests you to work on site.Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience or 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree
Minimum 4 years of experience performing tagging data Minimum 4 years of experience working with data source sensor tools to collect data points
Minimum 4 years of experience building out data pipelines and establishing Data connections
Minimum 4 years of experience in creating data pipelines to allow transfer of data from data source to I/O through Splunk
Minimum 4 years of experience developing integrators/integrations (between Splunk, DbConnect, Xacta) Minimum 4 years of experience aggregating various types of data (Splunk, Xacta, DbConnect. CDM, etc.) and ability to create key value pairs
Minimum 3 years of experience with ETL coding using Python
Minimum 3 years of experience in capture all interface designs in a common interface control format, and store interface data in a commonly accessible repository
Minimum 3 years of experience creating/ producing process/ procedural documentations (e.g. data dictionaries, Common Vernacular Documentation)
Minimum 3 years of experience with obtaining an Authority To Operate (ATO)
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Public Trust clearance.
US Citizenship
Must reside close to Woodlawn, MD for in office days.Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of Cyber Security Risk Assessment, governance, and reusable data model
Exceptional knowledge of Splunk and Xacta.IO products
Extensive experience with Python coding
Exceptional technical writing skills
Ability to communicate complex data in a simple, actionable way
Ability to visualize data in the most effective way possible for a given project or study
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience with machine learning and AI
Familiarity with data management tools
Ability to work independently and with team members from different backgrounds
Excellent attention to details
Target Salary Range $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range EEO An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran. Our Values Benefits At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way. Paid Time-Off and Holidays
Retirement
Life & Disability Insurance
Career Development
Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
Paid Parental Leave
Additional Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Care

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