Responsibilities:
This position is an integral member of the Cyber Mission / Cyber Intel Systems and Peraton Labs Network Systems team supporting a customer site location with responsibilities to maintain information systems and their appropriate security posture. This position requires full time on-site work in College Park, Maryland.
Responsibilities may include:
Maintain, assess, and enhance the security posture of a complex and diverse development environment Design, develop, implement, and validate best practice security configuration on computers, servers, and network equipment Coordinate with system administrators to assist in the development of appropriate information security functionality Regularly assess and develop mitigation strategies for system security risks Ensure Government security procedures and policies are maintained across information systems Design, develop, and document internal policies and procedures for system administrators and information system users Ensure all required accreditations and certifications are obtained and/or maintained across all information systems Support ISSM to perform audit tasks as needed Maintain a working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline with six (6) years' experience, OR a Master's Degree with four (4) years' experience, OR a Ph.D with zero (0) years experience. Four (4) years of additional experience may be substituted for a Bachelors degree. IASAE Level II: CASP+ CE OR CISSP (or Associate) OR CSSLP certification Experience with Windows and Linux server system administration as well as network engineering. Knowledge of security engineering duties to include designing, developing, delivering, and assessing security solutions for IT and telecommunications systems. Experience applying knowledge of Government security policies and procedures to the development of secure information systems and networking environment. Experience assessing and validating the security posture of an information system including assessing and mitigating risk. Ability to work complex projects as a senior contributor within a development team consisting of customer and subcontractor personnel. Strong communication skills and experience working directly with customers, technical staff and subcontractor personnel. An active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required. Preferred Qualifications: Solid understanding of modern computer network operations and capability development processes Experience with operational mission partners in the MD footprint Solid understanding of the basic principles of modern computer networking, including hardware, software, associated tools, protocols, and Internet architecture Experience with the management and execution of large-scale software development and sustainment effort(s) Experience establishing and maintaining good working relationships in all levels of the organization Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, 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 participation in an attractive bonus plan.
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Peraton 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 worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range:
$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
