Peraton seeks a Cybersecurity Architect (Lead) to support Department of War Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) with defensive cyberspace operations and AI support.
Location: Fort Meade, MD.
In this role, you will serve as the lead for the team's Analytic Support Officers, responsible for cybersecurity readiness assessments, Zero Trust architecture, and ensuring compliance with security standards.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead team of 6 cybersecurity professionals
- Design and implement Zero Trust (ZT) architecture
- Conduct cybersecurity readiness assessments
- Oversee RMF compliance and accreditation
- Direct threat intelligence integration
- Manage vulnerability assessments and remediation
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
- Requires current CISSP, CISM, or CASP+ IA cybersecurity certification
- Expert knowledge of Zero Trust architecture
- Strong RMF and NIST framework experience
- Proficiency in security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS)
- Experience with DoD cybersecurity requirements
- Experience leading security teams
- U.S. Citizenship required
- DoD TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree is preferred in Cybersecurity or Computer Science
- 12 years relevant experience
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.
Target Salary Range$135,000 - $216,000. 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. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Skills Required
- Minimum 12 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, 10 years with a master's degree, or 7 years with a Ph.D.; equivalent Associate degree plus 14 years or high school diploma plus 16 years may be considered
- Current CISSP, CISM, or CASP+ cybersecurity certification
- Expert knowledge of Zero Trust architecture
- Strong Risk Management Framework and NIST framework experience
- Proficiency with security tools including SIEM and IDS/IPS
- Experience with Department of Defense cybersecurity requirements
- Experience leading security teams
- U.S. citizenship
- DoD Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain or maintain SCI clearance
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree in Cybersecurity or Computer Science
- 12 years of relevant experience
Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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