Cybersecurity Engineer

Peraton; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heavily subsidized employee benefits

25 days of PTO annually

Participation in an attractive bonus plan

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to join their USCYBERCOM team at Fort Meade, MD. The role involves significant responsibilities including cybersecurity research, documentation development, and acting as ISSO for CNMF networks. Candidates must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 5 years of experience in cybersecurity. An active Top Secret clearance is required along with DOD certifications. The position offers competitive benefits including PTO, a bonus plan, and subsidized health coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity and information assurance.
• DOD 8140/DOD 8570 IAM Level I Certification required.
• Active Top Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity engineering research and analysis without guidance.
• Contribute to development of cybersecurity documentation and test plans.
• Act as Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for CNMF networks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Knowledge of DOD cybersecurity policies

Understanding of Risk Management Framework

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Required:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience with cybersecurity and information assurance.
• Minimum DOD 8140/DOD 8570 IAM Level I Certification
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated initiative solving problems in past roles and responsibilities
• U.S. citizenship required
• Active Top Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge and understanding of Cyber Mission Force construct and operational construct
• Utilize cyber expertise to coordinate on the development, operational acceptance, and training for all cyber operations systems, platforms, and infrastructures in support CNMF operations.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the DOD cybersecurity policies and the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Understand cyber operations infrastructure development process and cycle
• Ability to support the operational employment of cyber operations systems, platforms, and infrastructures
• Previous experience as an ISSO is preferred

Benefits:

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.

Peraton is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to join our USCYBERCOM team.

Location: On-site at Fort Meade, MD.

In this role, you will:

• Possess an in-depth understanding and the ability to apply intermediate concepts of cyber engineering and cybersecurity
• Maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the DOD cybersecurity policies and the Risk Management Framework
• With no guidance, conduct cybersecurity engineering research and analysis, provide recommendations for the implementation of security mechanisms, and provide educational briefings on the recommended cybersecurity mechanism
• Contribute substantive content to the development of cybersecurity documentation, concept papers, and test plans required by Command policies and the Risk Management Framework
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge and understanding of DOD and/or Intelligence Community (IC) engineering efforts, across multiple engineering disciplines
• With no guidance, evaluate functional operation and performance. In light of test results make recommendations regarding C&A
• Liaise between the operators, the developers and the system engineers; ensure requirement are within the limitation
• Assess infrastructure requests; provide recommendations and guidance on development
• Perform other ad hoc tasks in execution of Commander’s Cyber Mission assessment priorities
• Act as Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for key CNMF networks and/or network platforms