Overview 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. Visitperaton.comto learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure. Responsibilities Peraton is seeking a Senior Cyber Systems Engineer to join our high-impact Cyber Missions team in Laurel, MD.In this role, you will help safeguard critical national-security systems while working alongside some of the most talented cyber professionals in the industry. If you’re passionate about defending complex environments, solving mission-driven challenges, and shaping the future of cyber resilience, we want to hear from you.What You’ll DoAs a Senior Cyber Systems Engineer, you will:Monitor, analyze, and detect cyber eventsacross enterprise systems and networks, identifying threats and vulnerabilities under general supervision.Support integrated, dynamic cyber defense operations, maintaining and coordinating security toolsets that enable continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization programs.Develop frameworks to measure and quantify cyber risk, helping organizations understand their security posture in real-world, mission-focused terms.Determine security requirementsby evaluating business needs, researching standards, conducting system and vulnerability assessments, analyzing architectures, identifying integration issues, and preparing cost estimates.Implement advanced security systems, including intrusion detection methodologies, hardware/software installation and calibration, key management, technical support, and documentation.Verify and validate security solutionsby developing and executing test scripts to ensure system integrity.Strengthen enterprise security postureby monitoring compliance with policies and standards, conducting incident response analysis, and developing and delivering security training programs.Design, develop, integrate, and implement DoD IA architecturesacross computing, network, and enclave environments.Ensure secure, mission-ready system architectures, including program-of-record systems and specialized processing nodes requiring platform IT interconnectivity.Why PeratonAt Peraton, we don’t just provide services-we protect what matters most. Joining our team means:Impactful Work:Contribute to critical missions that safeguard national security, defense, and vital government operations.Innovative Environment:Work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with experts in cybersecurity, IT, and defense solutions.Career Growth:Access mentorship, certifications, training programs, and advancement opportunities that fuel your professional development.Culture of Excellence:Join a team that values integrity, collaboration, and mission-focused innovation.Meaningful Rewards:Competitive compensation, benefits, and work-life balance that recognize your contributions and expertise.#MDFSP Qualifications Basic Qualifications Required:Twenty (20) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is requiredBachelor’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 experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.TS/SCI with polyExperience providing:Technical direction for the developmentEngineering, interfacing, integration and testing of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation, analysis and functional allocation, conducting system requirements reviewsDeveloping concepts of operation and interface standardsDeveloping system architecturesPerforming technical/nontechnical assessment and management as well as end-to-end flow analysisDeveloping system performance, availability, scalability, manageability, and security requirements for mid-to-large scale systems.Developing technical documentation for issues and/or training