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 currently hiring for an experiencedCybersecurity Integration Engineerto join our Federal Strategic Cyber Programs.Locations: Rosslyn, VA or Beltsville, MDWork Schedule: Hybrid (On-site & Remote)What You’ll Do:Assess, test, and integrate cybersecurity tools to enhance enterprise security operations.Perform system builds, installations, and functional testing for new security technologies.Transition integrated solutions to Operations & Maintenance (O&M) teams.Develop and maintain technical documentation including network diagrams and configurations.Provide engineering input and task estimates for cybersecurity integration projects.Support cybersecurity risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, and infrastructure teams on solution integration.Provide engineering support for Tenable vulnerability scanning and reporting tools.Monitor and evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies for potential adoption.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or 3 years with a Master’s degree.An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.• Applicants must currently holdoneof the following professional certificationsor obtain one prior to start date(continued certification required):CAP, CASP CE, CCISO, CCNA-Security, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), CND, CSSLP, CySA , GICSP, GSEC, GSLC, Security CE, SSCP, PPDA, Agile IC, SNOW App Dev•Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity engineering, including tool integration and system hardening.•Experience with RHEL Linux and Azure DevOps (Git).• Hands-on experience with system integration, testing, and deployment in enterprise environments.• Experience supporting cloud environments such as Azure.• Networking experience.• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (NIST 800‑53, RMF, FISMA).• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise networking protocols (TCP/IP, SMB, SFTP, DNS, DHCP, SSL) and understanding of Layer 2/3 architectures, routing, and switching across hybrid cloud and on‑prem environments.• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues using advanced tools (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump, traceroute, Splunk) across distributed systems and multi‑vendor environments.• U.S. citizenship required.• Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a final Top Secret security clearance.Preferred Qualifications:• Experience with enterprise cybersecurity tools and platforms (e.g., Tenable, Splunk).• Familiarity with vulnerability management processes and remediation workflows.• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, including network diagrams and configuration guides.• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.• Strong understanding of system integration, including testing, validation, and deployment of security solutions.• Familiarity with NIST cybersecurity frameworks, RMF, and FISMA compliance.• Experience supporting vulnerability management programs and integrating scanning tools into enterprise workflows.• Knowledge of secure cloud architecture and migration strategies.• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation and tool integration.• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within multidisciplinary teams.• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality results in a fast‑paced environment.• SAFe Agile certification.• Experience with cybersecurity programs.
About Peraton
At Peraton, we’re at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We’re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world’s most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.
We’re not mired in the past. We look at all problems with fresh eyes. We look past the obvious to bring the best talent, tech, and ideas together to completely transform how things get done, no matter the challenge.