External Job Posting Title Assistant Operations Manager / Active Top Secret

Peraton; Washington; On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager to support its Federal Strategic Cyber group in Washington, DC. This on-site role will help oversee a 24x7 Cyber Operations Center and drive improvements in operations, metrics, and deliverables.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, refining processes, and producing high-quality outputs for U.S. government stakeholders. Active TS clearance and DHS EOD readiness are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience.
• Minimum 4 years of Cybersecurity Operations, Exercise, or Training experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or contributing to a cybersecurity function or planning operation.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Cyber Operations Center resources to ensure optimal performance across inquiries and projects.
• Develop and maintain a requirements measurement framework; provide feedback to team members.
• Serve as first line of resolution for daily operational issues and escalate when needed.
• Mentor and coach team leads; set technical goals for high performance.
• Prepare and maintain documented processes, procedures, and performance metrics.
• Support development and updating of deliverables plans, including training and exercises.
• Contribute to high-quality deliverables such as white papers and briefings for senior officials.
• Foster a collaborative, mission-focused team culture; maintain high employee morale.
• Assist the Operations Manager with budget, planning, and administrative duties.
• Conduct focused analyses to refine and prioritize Cyber Operations requirements.

Skills

Cybersecurity operations

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Security+ certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Title: Assistant Operations Manager, Cyber Operations

Location: Peraton | Washington, DC (On-site)

Peraton is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager to support its Federal Strategic Cyber group in Washington, DC. This role provides direct support to the Operations Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations of a 24x7 Cyber Operations Center, with a focus on team development, process improvement, and mission delivery.

In this role, you will:

• Support the Operations Manager in overseeing Cyber Operations Center resources to ensure optimal performance across incoming customer inquiries, projects, and administrative responsibilities.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a requirements measurement framework, providing feedback to team members on customer service, communication, and technical skills to enhance deliverable quality.
• Serve as the first line of resolution for daily operational issues, escalating complex or high-impact matters to the Operations Manager as appropriate.
• Support team lead development by mentoring, coaching, and assisting in setting technical goals to sustain a high-performance operational environment.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of documented processes, procedures, and performance metrics in support of operational and contractual requirements.
• Support the development and updating of plans for deliverables, including metric collection, training, and exercise preparation.
• Contribute to the production of high-quality deliverables such as white papers, briefings, and recommendations for senior U.S. government officials.
• Help maintain high employee morale by fostering a collaborative, mission-focused team culture.
• Support the Operations Manager in budget preparation, business planning, and administrative functions.
• Conduct focused analyses to support the identification, refinement, and prioritization of Cyber Operations requirements.
• Work effectively with a diverse group of Information Technology and Security professionals across U.S. government agencies, foreign governments, and the private sector.

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 6 years experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of Cybersecurity Operations, Exercise, or Training experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or contributing to a cybersecurity function or planning operation.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI is required.
  • Selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a favorably adjudicated DHS background investigation (EOD) for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 years of specific, related Cyber Operations experience ideally.
• 8 or more years of overall experience.
• DHS Suitability at the SCI level.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Microsoft Access and/or Database Management experience.
• Experience in a 24x7 operations center environment supporting federal or national security missions.

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

$86,000 - $138,000. 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.