Cybersecurity Architect (Lead)

Peraton; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Fort Meade, MD seeks a Cybersecurity Architect (Lead) to guide the team in defensive cyberspace operations, Zero Trust design, and RMF compliance for DoD cyber defense programs. You will lead 6 cybersecurity professionals, oversee threat intelligence integration, and drive readiness assessments and accreditation to protect critical systems and information across the enterprise.

The role emphasizes leadership, DoD standards adherence, and collaboration with defense partners to secure

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

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

Skills

Zero Trust architecture

RMF/NIST framework

Security leadership

DoD cybersecurity requirements

Threat intelligence integration

Vulnerability management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Job description

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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 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 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.

EEO

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