Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - Aviation Systems

Peraton; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - SME to deliver cradle-to-grave cybersecurity engineering for mission-critical NAS systems under the BNATCS contract. This on-site role in Herndon, VA requires strong RMF, SSP, and risk-management capabilities and collaboration across engineering teams to ensure secure, compliant operations.

Responsibilities include developing security plans, assessing releases, and communicating risks to leadership and customers while supporting system

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide cybersecurity engineering across the full system lifecycle, including requirements, design, development, integration, test, deployment, operations, and sustainment.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

Lifecycle management

Risk assessment

Security testing

Vulnerability management

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 12 years experience

Master’s degree + 10 years experience

Associate’s degree + 14 years experience

HS diploma/equivalent + 16 years experience

Tools

RMF

SSP development

NIST SP 800-53

POA&Ms

Security assessment

Vulnerability management

System authorization

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - SME to deliver cradle-to-grave cybersecurity engineering for mission-critical NAS systems under the BNATCS contract. This on-site role in Herndon, VA requires strong RMF, SSP, and risk-management capabilities and collaboration across engineering teams to ensure secure, compliant operations.

Responsibilities include developing security plans, assessing releases, and communicating risks to leadership and customers while supporting system