External Job Posting Title Remote - Cyber System Security Technical Lead

Peraton; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a highly skilled Cyber System Security Technical Lead to manage cybersecurity policies, risk assessments, and compliance for enterprise IT systems. This remote role requires leading RMF, cloud security (AWS GovCloud), and ATO efforts for applications, products, and cloud environments.

The candidate will guide security engineers and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure a robust security posture.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain the required Public Trust level clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience, or a High School diploma/equivalent and 12 years of experience.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in Application Security.
• Relevant security certifications such as Security+, CASP, CCISO, CISM, CISSP, CAP, etc.
• AWS Security certification
• Strong technical understanding of IT systems, applications, SaaS products, IAM, and AWS GovCloud security services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ATO efforts for new applications, products, cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google).
• Manage and verify cybersecurity policies, procedures, and risk mitigation strategies for on-site and networked systems.
• Identify security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks; develop and oversee POA&Ms.
• Analyze systems for compliance with mandated security controls, document non-compliance issues, and develop mitigation and impact statements.
• Maintain continuous monitoring and update security attributes to ensure ongoing compliance with cybersecurity frameworks.
• Verify that cybersecurity requirements are met for all phases of the RMF.
• Perform cost impact assessments related to cybersecurity risks.
• Coordinate security assessments, audits, and reviews aligned with federal regulations and agency mandates.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate system security into IAM systems, applications, SaaS products, and cloud platforms.
• Lead and support security engineering teams to implement best practices and adhere to security standards.

Skills

Application Security

Cloud Security (AWS GovCloud)

RMF & Risk Management

Security Certifications

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

AWS GovCloud

IAM

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a highly skilled Cyber System Security Technical Lead to manage and oversee cybersecurity policies, risk assessments, and compliance across critical organizational systems. This role is responsible for ensuring the security posture of enterprise IT systems by identifying vulnerabilities, mitigating risks, and enforcing strict adherence to cybersecurity frameworks and federal mandates.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with system security governance, risk management frameworks (RMF), and cloud security (AWS GovCloud), as well as leading the effort to gain ATO’s for Applications, Products and Cloud environments. The position requires leadership skills in leading multi-disciplinary teams in high-stakes environments supporting federal agencies.

Work Location: Remote

Shift Schedule: 8am – 5pm Eastern Standard Time (EST)

What you will do:

• Lead the ATO efforts for new applications, products, cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google).
• Manage and verify cybersecurity policies, procedures, and risk mitigation strategies for on-siteand networked systems.
• Identify security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks; develop and oversee Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Analyze systems for compliance with mandated security controls, document non-compliance issues, and develop mitigation and impact statements.
• Maintain continuous monitoring and update security attributes to ensure ongoing compliance with cybersecurity frameworks.
• Verify that cybersecurity requirements are met for all phases of the Risk Management Framework.
• Perform cost impact assessments related to cybersecurity risks.
• Coordinate security assessments, audits, and reviews aligned with federal regulations and agency mandates.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate system security into IAM systems, applications, SaaS products, and cloud platforms.
• Lead and support security engineering teams to implement best practices and adhere to security standards.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain the required Public Trust level clearance
• Bachelors Degree and 8 years of experience, or a High School diploma/equivalent and 12 years of experience.
• 7+ years of hands‑on experience in Application Security.
• Relevant security certifications such as Security+, CASP, CCISO, CISM, CISSP, CAP, etc.
• AWS Security certification
• Strong technical understanding of IT systems, applications, SaaS products, IAM, and AWS GovCloud security services.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working within federal IT environments supporting business-critical systems.
• Familiarity with agile development processes and security integration.
• Ability to develop and lead security training programs and workshops.
• Experience with system security documentation, boundary documents, Authorization Levels (ALs), inherited controls, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to independently resolve complex technical security issues.
• Expert knowledge of current technological advances in cybersecurity and computer engineering.
• Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity mandates.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks with strict deadlines in a large-scale, highly available environment.
• Technical experience in Information Technology with a focus on system security

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

$104,000 - $166,000. 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.