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.
ResponsibilitiesPeraton seeks a Cyber Operational Technology (OT) Planner to provide operations planning support for an analysis/assessments team responsible for securing Army Critical Infrastructure (CI) and Operational Technology (OT). Location: Fort Gordon, GA.
Tasks include:
- Develop and plan assessment team operations, training, and implementation plans and schedules
- Coordinates and assists with material and service acquisitions based on assessment team findings
- Provides technical support and completes documentation
- Verifies security systems of CI/OT by developing and implementing test scripts and/or other methodologies
- Maintains CI/OT security by monitoring and ensuring compliance with standards, policies, and procedures
- Supports the conduct of incident response analysis
- Develops and conducts IC/OT-related training programs
- Responsible for the design, development, implementation, and integration of DoD IA architectures, systems, or system components related to CI/OT based on assessment team findings
- Ensures that the CI/OT architecture and design of development and operational systems are functional and secure -- supporting implementation of materials and acquisitions
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D Will consider Associate +14 or HS +16 years of experience
- Staffing, communication, and writing skills -- able to provide daily, weekly, or monthly briefings or written reports on team statuses and current operations being conducted or tracked for all subtasks
- Technical cybersecurity expertise/knowledge -- participate in quarterly meetings with designated representatives from key partner agencies representing team's activities and ARCYBER
- Active TS SCI clearance with the ability to obtain, Polygraph and MEAD
- Able to offer support and travel as required
- U.S. Citizenship Required
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5-10 years of military/DoD experience related to developing and planning operations, training, and implementation plans
- BS/BA or higher degree
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 https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application StatementsThe 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. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Skills Required
- Minimum of 12 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, 10 years with a master's degree, 7 years with a Ph.D., 14 years with an associate degree, or 16 years with a high school diploma
- Staffing, communication, and technical writing skills, including daily, weekly, or monthly briefings and written reports
- Technical cybersecurity expertise and knowledge
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a polygraph and MEAD
- Ability to provide support and travel as required
- U.S. citizenship
- 5 to 10 years of military or Department of Defense experience related to operations, training, and implementation planning
- Bachelor's degree or higher
Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Peraton and has not been reviewed or approved by Peraton.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as broad, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and specialty programs like virtual physical therapy and surgical/cancer care navigation. Medical coverage is also characterized as a standout part of the overall package in terms of perceived quality.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is repeatedly positioned as a strong component of total rewards. The 401(k) benefit is frequently singled out as one of the most valued parts of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are positioned as robust, including PTO, holidays, paid sick days, and floating holidays, with some roles offering notably generous accrual. Leave breadth is reinforced by related programs such as short/long-term disability and bereavement leave.
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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.
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