Senior Cyber Systems Engineer & Strategic Advisor

Peraton; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impactful work in national security

Innovative environment with cutting-edge technologies

Career growth and mentorship

Competitive compensation and benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm is seeking a Senior Cyber Systems Engineer to safeguard critical national-security systems in Laurel, MD. The role involves analyzing cyber events, quantifying risk, and implementing security systems. Candidates should have 20 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field. TS/SCI clearance with poly is required. This position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a meaningful and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 20 years of experience as a SE in similar programs and contracts.
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Five years of additional experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze cyber events across enterprise systems.
• Support dynamic cyber defense operations.
• Develop frameworks to measure and quantify cyber risk.
• Implement advanced security systems including detection methodologies.
• Design and implement secure system architectures.

Skills

Technical direction for development

System requirements elicitation

Cybersecurity analysis

Intrusion detection methodologies

Frameworks for measuring cyber risk

Education

Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering or related discipline

Job description

A cybersecurity firm is seeking a Senior Cyber Systems Engineer to safeguard critical national-security systems in Laurel, MD. The role involves analyzing cyber events, quantifying risk, and implementing security systems. Candidates should have 20 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field. TS/SCI clearance with poly is required. This position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a meaningful and innovative environment.