Senior Cyber Systems Engineer

Program Overview

Encompasses technical, engineering, data analytics, cyber security, management, operational, logistical, and administrative support for Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Cyber and Technology Security Directorate in three key offices/functional areas: Cyber Monitoring and Operations, Cyber Threat and Investigations, and Technology Innovation and Engineering State.

About The Role

Peraton is hiring a Sr. Cyber Systems Engineer to become part of Peraton's Department of State (DOS) Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission (DSCM) program.

Location: Rosslyn, VA; This position requires 5-days per week on-site.

In this role, you will:

• Support the Cyber Security Solutions team within the Emerging Technologies Division.
• Perform Federal cyber community outreach to further Directorate cybersecurity mandates.
• Provide guidance to systems owners for compliance with cyber configuration standards and policies.
• Provide emerging technology analysis and trend reporting to CTS designated recipients.
• Provide Cloud, wireless, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and mobile security expertise, device assessment, vulnerability analysis, and risk mitigation services.
• Provide knowledge of Cloud environments and application of Cyber Security baselines.
• Research and formulate open-source software innovations integration in support of network modernization efforts using industry best practices for cost efficiency solutions.
• Facilitate the adoption of cyber and technological security solutions (AI enabled).
• Coordinate Enterprise-wide Common Control Documentation and provide technical expertise as needed to Department partners on proper implementation of NIST Common Controls.
• Provide technical responses and recommendations to Cyber Policy Support Requests.

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Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of 9 years of relevant experience required; 7 years with a Master's, 4 years with a PhD. An additional 4 years will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
• Demonstrate excellence in developing Federal emerging technology cyber challenges with multi-disciplinary assessment of areas such as Cloud, Al, and secure communications.
• Possess or be able to obtain one or more of the following certifications by hire date:
  • CCNA-Security, CND, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP.
• Demonstrated experience in one, more or all of the following areas:
  • Minimum of 4 years' experience in administering, maintaining, installing cloud services such as AWS, Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), Azure, across an enterprise network.
  • Experience developing and managing virtualized IT systems across an enterprise network.
  • Configuration and/or administering enterprise mobile device deployments.
  • Experience with application of cyber security controls for Artificial Intelligence.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• An active Secret security clearance.
  • The ability to obtain a final Top Secret security clearance.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $146,000 - $234,000. 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.

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