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.

Daily Duties

• Assist sponsor with site surveys for infrastructure changes needed to install and upgrade accredited cyber 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.
• Develop, test, and deploy remote access system components providing audit and remote management capabilities.
• Interact with vendors to facilitate testing and integration of new technology onto the enterprise network.
• Stay current on latest technology to assist in making recommendations on needed changes to the sponsor.
• Provide remote installation and troubleshooting support.
  
  

Qualifications

• TS or Higher clearance is required.
• BS in a related discipline and 8+ years of experience or MS and 6+ years or 3 years w/ Ph.D.; additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Provide technical direction for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration and testing of all components of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation, analysis, functional allocation, conducting systems requirements reviews, developing concepts of operation and interface standards, developing system architectures, performing technical/non-technical assessment and management as well as end-to-end flow analysis.
• Experience architecting, testing, and supporting integration of software and tools that support cyber security operations.
• Experience integrating multiple products into Attribute Based Access Control and integrating the system into a closed network.
• Experience working with vendors to articulate customer needs.
• Experience in risk management framework as it pertains to government networks.
• Experience conducting in-depth assessments of vulnerabilities and potential impacts to current and future implementation of enterprise requirements. Ensure the organization's compliance with government regulations and directives, guaranteeing the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information.
• Knowledge of government cloud security technologies.
  
  

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. 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