Cyberspace Operations Engineer

Peraton; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks an experienced Cyberspace Operations Engineer to join our USCYBERCOM team at Fort Meade, MD, on-site. You will support mission assurance, provide planning, policy, requirements, and integration for cyber capabilities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in CS/Cybersecurity/CE, 5+ years’ experience, and active TS/SCI with polygraph. You will work with stakeholders to develop DoDIN plans, contribute to MRT-C, monitor CCRI mitigation, and help strengthen the defense of the DODIN

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Cybersecurity, CE, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Cyberspace Operations Engineer or related area.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity efforts for Mission Assurance products and cyberspace operations.
• Provide planning, policy, requirements, and integration support for cyber capabilities.
• Update and report on WMS tasks and participate in working groups.
• Research and implement data protection solutions against vulnerabilities.
• Develop DoDIN plans and support COOP efforts; monitor CCRI mitigation status.

Skills

Cyberspace Operations

IAM II Certification

Clearance TS/SCI w/Polygraph

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/Cybersecurity/Computer Engineering

Job description

Peraton Overview

Peraton 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 and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can't be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an experienced

Cyberspace Operations Engineer

to join our USCYBERCOM team located in Fort Meade, MD.

Location: On-site at Fort Meade, MD.

in this role you will:

Support cybersecurity efforts required for delivery of Mission Assurance (MA) products as part of the effort to facilitate, evaluate, and report cyberspace operations.

Provide planning, policy, requirements, and integration support for cyber capabilities and identify opportunities for mission enhancement.

Update and report on the status of assigned Workflow Management System (WMS) tasks.

Participate in technical working groups and discussions to influence recommendations to cyberspace mission assurance strategy.

Research, design, develop, and implement proof of concept data protection solutions to address vulnerabilities.

Assist with the implementation and evaluation of industry security solutions to identify products and technologies to support cybersecurity operations.

Maintain in-depth knowledge in IT standards, protocols, and evaluates products against the customer's operational requirements.

Conduct research that focuses on rapidly evolving cyber threats and cyber adversary TTPs and develops strategies to improve the readiness and defensive posture of the DODIN.

Collaborate with stakeholders to define strategies in support of capabilities related to Defense Critical Missions.

Assist in the development of DODIN plans and policies supporting cyberspace operations and emerging technologies.

Support and participate in operational and strategic level Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) efforts within the directorate.

Codify across the enterprise a common Mission Relevant Terrain in Cyberspace (MRT-C) program based on DoD Mission Assurance guidance.

Monitor Commander's Critical Readiness Inspection (CCRI) mitigation status to include identification of key issues and priorities affecting the defense of the DODIN.

Characterize and identify DOD tasks Task Critical Assets(TCA) assigned to USCYBERCOM to assist in informing decisions on resource allocation and prioritization of effort.

Assist in the evaluation of industry offerings to identify products and technologies as well as troubleshoots and problem solve technical and non-technical issues.

Analyze threat and vulnerability reports and make recommendations to subordinate HQs in support of strategic Cybersecurity Operations.

Provide cyberspace and mission assurance support necessary for development of cyberspace CONOPs, Annual campaign Orders, and SOPs.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Cyberspace Operations Engineer or related functional area.
• Demonstrated excellent communications skills, strong attention to detail and organizational skills; s trong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of cyberspace operations and mission assurance related subject matter.
• Experience facilitating DOD working groups and participating in DOD component level tabletop exercises.
• Minimum DOD 8140/DOD 8570 IAM Level II Certification.
• U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI w/Polygraph.

Desired:

• Experience providing substantive updates and briefs orally and in writing to senior leadership concerning cybersecurity operations
• Thorough knowledge of DODIN operations, U.S. cyberspace operations community architecture, and potential defensive capabilities for countering cyber threats

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.

Benefits

At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.

Paid Time-Off and HolidaysRetirementLife & Disability InsuranceCareer DevelopmentTuition Assistance and Student Loan FinancingPaid Parental LeaveAdditional BenefitsMedical, Dental, & Vision Care