Cyber Systems Engineer, Senior Advisor

Peraton; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impactful work in national security

Innovative environment with cutting-edge technologies

Career growth and mentorship

Competitive compensation and benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm is seeking a Senior Cyber Systems Engineer to safeguard critical national-security systems in Laurel, MD. The role involves analyzing cyber events, quantifying risk, and implementing security systems. Candidates should have 20 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field. TS/SCI clearance with poly is required. This position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a meaningful and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 20 years of experience as a SE in similar programs and contracts.
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Five years of additional experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze cyber events across enterprise systems.
• Support dynamic cyber defense operations.
• Develop frameworks to measure and quantify cyber risk.
• Implement advanced security systems including detection methodologies.
• Design and implement secure system architectures.

Skills

Technical direction for development

System requirements elicitation

Cybersecurity analysis

Intrusion detection methodologies

Frameworks for measuring cyber risk

Education

Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Basic Qualifications Required:

• Twenty (20) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required
• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Five (5) years of additional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• TS/SCI with poly
• Experience providing:
  • Technical direction for the development
  • Engineering, interfacing, integration and testing of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation, analysis and functional allocation, conducting system requirements reviews
  • Developing concepts of operation and interface standards
  • Developing system architectures
  • Performing technical/nontechnical assessment and management as well as end-to-end flow analysis
  • Developing system performance, availability, scalability, manageability, and security requirements for mid-to-large scale systems.
  • Developing technical documentation for issues and/or training

Peraton is seeking a Senior Cyber Systems Engineer to join our high-impact Cyber Missions team in Laurel, MD.

In this role, you will help safeguard critical national-security systems while working alongside some of the most talented cyber professionals in the industry. If you’re passionate about defending complex environments, solving mission-driven challenges, and shaping the future of cyber resilience, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Cyber Systems Engineer, you will:

• Monitor, analyze, and detect cyber events across enterprise systems and networks, identifying threats and vulnerabilities under general supervision.
• Support integrated, dynamic cyber defense operations, maintaining and coordinating security toolsets that enable continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization programs.
• Develop frameworks to measure and quantify cyber risk, helping organizations understand their security posture in real-world, mission-focused terms.
• Determine security requirements by evaluating business needs, researching standards, conducting system and vulnerability assessments, analyzing architectures, identifying integration issues, and preparing cost estimates.
• Implement advanced security systems, including intrusion detection methodologies, hardware/software installation and calibration, key management, technical support, and documentation.
• Verify and validate security solutions by developing and executing test scripts to ensure system integrity.
• Strengthen enterprise security posture by monitoring compliance with policies and standards, conducting incident response analysis, and developing and delivering security training programs.
• Design, develop, integrate, and implement DoD IA architectures across computing, network, and enclave environments.
• Ensure secure, mission-ready system architectures, including program-of-record systems and specialized processing nodes requiring platform IT interconnectivity.

Why Peraton

At Peraton, we don’t just provide services—we protect what matters most. Joining our team means:

• Impactful Work: Contribute to critical missions that safeguard national security, defense, and vital government operations.
• Innovative Environment: Work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with experts in cybersecurity, IT, and defense solutions.
• Career Growth: Access mentorship, certifications, training programs, and advancement opportunities that fuel your professional development.
• Culture of Excellence: Join a team that values integrity, collaboration, and mission-focused innovation.
• Meaningful Rewards: Competitive compensation, benefits, and work-life balance that recognize your contributions and expertise.