Cybersecurity Engineer (CSfC Specialist)

Peraton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer (CSfC Specialist) in Washington, DC. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining secure communications solutions compliant with NSA CSfC architectures, focusing on modernizing infrastructure and security assessments.

The ideal candidate has an active TS/SCI clearance, a degree in engineering, and extensive experience with CSfC capabilities. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a competitive target salary range between $146,000 and $234,000.

Qualifications

• An active/current TS/SCI Security Clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (or similar technical field) and eight (8+) years relevant experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of direct, hands-on experience with CSfC capability packages.

Responsibilities

• Drive modernization efforts by engineering and implementing infrastructure improvements.
• Design and implement CSfC-compliant architectures.
• Integrate approved commercial encryption technologies.

Skills

TS/SCI Security Clearance

CSfC Capability Packages

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Security Assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CySA+

GSEC

CISSP

AWS Security Specialty

Job description

Program Overview

Peraton provides a secure, worldwide, high‑performance communications network comprised of real‑time interactive applications operating over a dedicated IP backbone with secure services for complex national and worldwide executive‑level communications. Peraton provides the O&M of the network infrastructure and its components, integration for development of hardware and software solutions, and task support for the delivery of system, network, software, and security solutions.

We are seeking a self‑driven and resourceful Cybersecurity Engineer (CSfC Specialist) to join our dynamic Network and UC engineers in Washington, DC. The Cybersecurity Engineer designs, implements, and maintains secure communications solutions using layered commercial products approved under NSA Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) architectures. The position supports secure voice, data‑at‑rest, and data‑in‑transit requirements within classified environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive modernization efforts by engineering and implementing infrastructure improvements, automation capabilities, and technology refresh initiatives
• Design and implement CSfC‑compliant architectures
• Integrate approved commercial encryption technologies
• Develop and maintain security documentation and accreditation packages
• Perform security assessments and vulnerability analysis
• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities
• Implement secure communications and data protection solutions
• Coordinate with government security personnel and vendors
• Ensure compliance with NSA and DoD requirements

Required Qualifications

• An active/current TS/SCI Security Clearance is required
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (or similar technical field) and eight (8+) years relevant experience; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Minimum 3+ years of direct, hands‑on experience with CSfC capability packages
• CySA+ or GSEC
• DoD 8140/8570 compliance
• At least 3 years of direct CSfC engineering experience
• Experience supporting classified environments

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• CISSP or CASP+
• Vendor security certifications
• CCSP
• AWS Security Specialty
• CSfC‑approved encryption technologies
• Secure tunneling solutions
• SIEM platforms
• Security incident management systems

Salary and Benefits

Target Salary Range: $146,000 - $234,000. Duration of salary depends on scope, responsibilities, and experience. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off for vacation, and company‑paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

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