Telecommunications Engineer/Analyst 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 Peraton is seeking a Telecommunications Engineer/Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will become part of Peratons' Department of State (DoS) Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission (DSCM) program providing leading cyber and technology security experience to enable innovative, effective, and secure business processes. Location: Rosslyn, VA. Flexible for occasional telework - must be local to work location In this role, you will: Conduct telecommunications security surveys/inspections.
Determines the scope of each telecommunications survey/inspection and identifies security issues pertaining to technical security standards, conducts in-depth security analysis and recommends countermeasures to resolve existing or potential technical hazards.
Respond to inquiries from overseas posts and domestic offices related to 12 FAM and 12 FAH policies on telecommunications systems (Department of State telecommunication specific policies).
Provide research and fact-checks, review and edits for official correspondence used in support of exception requests.
Prepare professional-quality written reports detailing findings and recommendations gathered during telecommunications surveys/inspection activities.
Provide direct assistance and evaluate telephony security in accordance with industry best practices, installation guidance, and product selection expertise for DOS secure and non-secure voice programs.
Provide telephone systems vulnerability mitigation review to engineering and installation plans based upon DOS polices and National Standards and Instructions.
Perform post-installation compliance inspection of telecommunication systems.
Archive and distribute TSP Quarterly Reports, track follow-on actions and activities. Qualifications Required: 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; 3 years of relevant experience with a Masters degree; or, 4 years with PhD. An additional 4 years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Possess one of the following certifications, OR be able to obtain before start date:
CISSP-ISSAP; CISSP-ISSEP; CISSP; Security + CE; CySA+; PPDA; Agile IC; SNOW App Dev
U.S. citizenship and an active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance with SCI.
Target Salary Range $80,000 - $128,000. 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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