Senior Cyber Security Lead — Zero Trust & DoD

Peraton; United States; On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Lead to drive the defense of a large-scale program. You will provide executive leadership, design secure architectures, and oversee security operations with DoD and IC stakeholders.

A Top Secret/SCI clearance is required, with CI Poly eligibility. This role focuses on applying Zero Trust concepts, RMF/ATO processes, and DoD directives in a complex environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree; 10+ years of experience or 6 additional years may substitute for the degree.
• Top Secret/SCI clearance required; CI Poly eligible.
• 10+ years of cybersecurity experience with security architecture expertise.
• Experience designing security solutions for DoD or IC systems.
• Knowledge of RMF and ATO processes.
• Understanding of NIST controls, DISA STIGs, and DoD directives.
• Experience implementing Zero Trust principles.
• Experience supporting highly secure environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of security architectures incorporating defense-in-depth and Zero Trust principles.
• Direct implementation of security controls across network, endpoint, and data protection domains.
• Lead security technology evaluation, integration, and automation initiatives.
• Guide secure DevSecOps practices and security testing procedures.
• Provide technical leadership for security operations and incident response activities.
• Lead the Authority to Operate (ATO) process in alignment with NIST and DoD requirements.
• Oversee security assessments and manage POA&M remediation efforts.
• Ensure proper use of enterprise mission assurance tools and security frameworks.
• Serve as the technical security liaison with Government stakeholders.

Skills

Security Architecture

Zero Trust

Executive communication

Leadership

DoD/IC cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

Peraton is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Lead to drive the defense of a large-scale program. You will provide executive leadership, design secure architectures, and oversee security operations with DoD and IC stakeholders.

A Top Secret/SCI clearance is required, with CI Poly eligibility. This role focuses on applying Zero Trust concepts, RMF/ATO processes, and DoD directives in a complex environment.