Cyber Systems Engineer, Senior Advisor Job at Peraton, Annapolis Junction, MD

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  • Peraton
  • Annapolis Junction, MD

Job Description

Program Overview

Provides IC data management support to modernize mega data repositories, dataflow management, data provenance and compliance validation, and streaming solutions.

About The Role

Join Peraton’s Cyber Missions Team as a Cyber Systems Engineer — Annapolis Junction, MD

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and ready to make a real impact? Peraton is looking for a talented Cyber Systems Engineer to strengthen our Cyber Missions team in Annapolis Junction, MD. If you’re eager to work on cutting-edge security challenges and help protect critical systems, this is the opportunity for you.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead technical security assessments of complex computing environments, identifying vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with top-tier Information Assurance (IA) standards.

  • Develop, validate, and verify robust system security requirements and designs that safeguard sensitive data across diverse networks and enclaves.

  • Design, implement, and integrate advanced IA and security systems—including multi-enclave environments with varying data classification levels.

  • Embed strong information assurance principles into operational systems to protect mission-critical assets.

  • Collaborate closely with architects and developers to embed security functionality that aligns with Agency policies and enterprise-wide solutions.

  • Support the development and enforcement of secure architectures, trusted external system relationships, and comprehensive risk mitigation strategies.

  • Drive continuous security planning, risk analysis, and certification efforts throughout the program lifecycle.

  • Provide expert review and feedback on certification and accreditation documentation to ensure rigorous compliance.

  • Apply your expertise in system security engineering across areas such as risk management, intrusion detection, contingency planning, incident handling, and security testing.

  • Guide security authorization activities in line with DOD system frameworks, ensuring our systems meet the highest standards of cybersecurity.

What You Bring:

  • Strong experience with system security engineering principles and processes.

  • Knowledge of cross-domain solutions, cryptography, identification & authentication, and risk management.

  • Familiarity with agency Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP), DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), and NIST RMF.

  • A passion for staying ahead in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.

Why Peraton?

At Peraton, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team protecting national security through innovation and expertise. We offer a collaborative environment where your skills and ideas matter, along with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

  • TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
  • 20+ years of Systems Engineering experience on complex programs and contracts.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related field, or 5 additional years of SE experience in lieu of degree.

  • Proven expertise in planning and leading Systems Engineering initiatives.
  • Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning, assessments, and analysis using tools like Tenable Nessus.

  • Skilled in adapting security scans for environments such as AWS and Docker.

  • Proficient in setting up asset inventories, scan zones, repositories, and customized security policies.

  • Strong background in security planning, risk assessment, and risk management.

  • Experience designing systems and networks across multiple enclaves with varying data classification requirements.

  • Ability to recommend system-level security solutions and support trusted relationship implementations.

  • Must comply with DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level 2 requirements.

  • CISSP certification required.

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on our critical National Security programs, 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 eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

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Details

Target Salary Range: $190,000 - $304,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. 

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Job Tags

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