Cyber Systems Architect

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 peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

The candidate will be a part of a cybersecurity compliance team procuring, building, testing, deploying, and maintaining internet architectures. Position supports the full lifecycle of the compliance program including orchestrating the program Plan of Action & Milestones (POAM), draft and shepherd architecture designs through the Sponsor's Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process; procure, configure, and test site-specific architectures; organize, train, and equip Sponsor for distributed operations and maintenance.

Duties:

• Assist sponsor with site surveys for infrastructure changes needed to install and upgrade accredited internet systems.
• Survey sites for resource and infrastructure changes needed to install accredited internet systems.
• Serving as an IT Specialist performing Information Security (INFOSEC) and Security System Management duties.
• Work with Sponsor to procure, receive, and stage system equipment.
• Develop, test, and deploy remote access system components providing audit and remote management capabilities.
• Develop and refine IDS signatures to reduce false positives and establish effective review of IDS alerts and elevate to Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT).
• Coordinate shipping system components.
• Provide remote installation and troubleshooting support.
• Occasional travel within WMA
  
  

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance is required.
• BS in a related discipline and 8+ years of experience or MS and 6+ years; additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Ability to work in a team environment, and independently identify and resolve challenges.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and on a team.
• Outstanding attention to detail, prioritization, and multitasking.
• Strong personal network with components capable of providing remote facilitation.
• Self-starter with robust problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Snort IDS, Zeek, and Cisco IOS.
  
  

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Target Salary Range

$146,000 - $234,000. 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