External Job Posting Title Cyber Operations SME

Peraton; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 282,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an expert-level Cyber Operations professional to support complex operations across deployment, risk and strategy management, and network analysis and exploitation. The role requires synthesizing information from multiple sources and communicating findings to technical teams and senior leadership.

The successful candidate will plan and deploy cyber operations in demanding environments, oversee collection activities, and deliver high-quality cyber operations products and

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Expert-level experience in cyber operations across deployment, risk and strategy management, and network analysis.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, deploy, and support cyber operations in complex operational environments.
• Conduct research across multiple sources to identify, assess, and synthesize data supporting cyber operations.
• Gather and analyze target information to develop effective approaches for cyber operations.
• Conduct network analysis and exploitation activities in support of operational requirements.
• Evaluate collected information to identify opportunities, gaps, risks, and areas requiring additional collection or analysis.
• Develop and implement approaches for improving cyber operations based on findings.
• Support risk and strategy management, including identifying operational risks and mitigation strategies.
• Oversee and evaluate collection activities to ensure alignment with objectives.
• Produce high-quality cyber operations products, including assessments and reports.
• Develop and deliver operational briefings to technical teams, leadership, and customers.
• Conduct outreach and maintain communication with key stakeholders.

Skills

Cyber operations

Network analysis

Information synthesis

Stakeholder communication

Education

BS/BA with 12+ years experience

MS/MA with 10+ years

PhD with 7+ years

Tools

None

Job description

Responsibilities

We are seeking anexpert-level Cyber Operations professionalto support complex cyber operations across deployment and operations, risk and strategy management, and network analysis and exploitation. The successful candidate will apply advanced cyber operations expertise to research, collect, analyze, and evaluate information in support of operational objectives.

This role requires the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop effective operational approaches, oversee collection activities, and communicate findings and operational outcomes to technical and senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, deploy, and supportcyber operationsin complex operational environments.

• Conduct research across multiple sources of information to identify, assess, and synthesize relevant data supporting cyber operations.

• Gather and analyze target information to develop effective approaches for achieving cyber operational objectives.

• Conductnetwork analysis and exploitationactivities in support of operational requirements.

• Evaluate collected information and intelligence to identify opportunities, gaps, risks, and areas requiring additional collection or analysis.

• Develop and implement approaches for improving and enhancing cyber operations based on collected information and operational findings.

• Supportrisk and strategy management, including identifying operational risks and developing strategies to mitigate those risks.

• Oversee and evaluate collection activities to ensure they remain aligned with operational objectives and priorities.

• Produce high-qualitycyber operations products, including technical and operational assessments, reports, and other mission-focused deliverables.

• Develop and deliveroperational briefingsto technical teams, leadership, customers, and other key stakeholders.

• Conduct outreach and maintain effective communication with key stakeholders to facilitate operational coordination and information sharing.

• Translate complex technical and operational information into clear, actionable findings for diverse audiences.

• Collaborate with cyber operators, analysts, technical personnel, and leadership to support mission objectives.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI level clearance with relevant polygraph.
• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Expert-level experience in cyber operations across one or more of the following areas:
• Cyber deployment and operations
• Cyber risk and strategy management
• Network analysis and exploitation
• Demonstrated experience researching and synthesizing information frommultiple sourcesto identify relevant data in support of cyber operations.
• Demonstrated experience gathering and analyzing target information to develop effective approaches for conducting cyber operations.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating collection activities and results to enhance, inform, and oversee cyber operations.
• Demonstrated experience developing and deliveringcyber operations products and operational briefings.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and conduct outreach with technical and senior-level stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in complex, mission-focused operational environments.

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

$176,000 - $282,000. 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.