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Cyber Systems Engineering, Lead Associate

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Cyber Systems Engineering, Lead Associate

Peraton

112,000–179,000 / Year

Location

Fort Meade, Maryland, United States

Experience

Senior

Posted

Jul 7, 2026

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July 2, 2027

Applicants

0

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Job Description

Responsibilities - Monitors, analyzes, and detects cyber events and incidents within information systems and networks under general supervision. - Assists with integrated, dynamic cyber defense, coordinates and maintains security toolsets to support organizations’ continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization programs. - Establishes a framework by which cyber risk can be measured and quantified in the marketplace. Determines security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information security standards; conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; studying architecture/platform; identifying integration issues; preparing cost estimates. Implements security systems by specifying intrusion detection methodologies and equipment; directing equipment and software installation and calibration; preparing preventive and reactive measures; creating, transmitting, and maintaining keys; providing technical support; completing documentation. - Verifies security systems by developing and implementing test scripts. - Maintains security by monitoring and ensuring compliance to standards, policies, and procedures; conducting incident response analyses; developing and conducting training programs. - Responsible for the design, development, implementation, and integration of a DoD IA architectures, systems, or system components for use within computing, network, and enclave environments. - Ensures that the architecture and design of development and operational systems are functional and secure. This includes designs for program of record systems and special purpose processing nodes with platform IT interconnectivity. Why Peraton At Peraton, you’ll work at the forefront of national security, supporting some of the most complex and mission-critical programs within the Intelligence Community. We combine deep domain expertise in cyber, signals intelligence, cloud, and network operations with a mission-first mindset—enabling our teams to deliver capabilities that directly impact real-world operations. #MDFSP Qualifications This position requires the following: - Five (5) years’ experience in software development and a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of expertise (e.g. Engineering, Physical Science, Computer Science, and Systems Engineering). - Three (3) years of experience with MS/MA degree in a relevant field of study. - PhD in a relevant field of experience. - Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required Experience in the following areas are highly desired: - Experience with C development and reverse engineering - Development on or analysis of Mobile devices (native Android) - Strong proficiency in C programming - Performing reverse engineering on diverse architectures - Vulnerability analysis and research Benefits: Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees supporting this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap, and eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan. 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](http://peraton.com/) to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure. Target Salary Range $112,000 - $179,000. 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitors, analyzes, and detects cyber events and incidents within information systems and networks.
  • Coordinates and maintains security toolsets to support continuous monitoring and authorization programs.
  • Establishes frameworks for measuring and quantifying cyber risk.
  • Evaluates business strategies and requirements to determine security needs.
  • Conducts system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments.
  • Implements security systems by specifying intrusion detection methodologies and equipment.
  • Directs equipment and software installation, calibration, and preventive measures.
  • Verifies security systems by developing and implementing test scripts.
  • Ensures compliance with standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Conducts incident response analyses and develops training programs.
  • Designs, develops, implements, and integrates DoD IA architectures and systems.
  • Ensures architecture and design of development and operational systems are functional and secure.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Physical Science
  • Computer Science
  • or Systems Engineering
  • MS/MA degree in a relevant field of study
  • PhD in a relevant field of experience

Skills Required

Cyber defenseInformation systems securityNetwork securityRisk assessmentVulnerability analysisIntrusion detectionSystem securityDoD IA architecturesC programmingReverse engineeringAnalysisCoordinationCommunicationProblem solvingC developmentMobile device development (native Android)Research

Benefits

  • Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for employee and dependents
  • 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap
  • Eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan
  • Overtime eligibility
  • Shift differential eligibility
  • Discretionary bonus eligibility

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Job Overview

Salary

112,000–179,000 / Year

Currency: USD

Job Type

Full-time

Experience

Senior

Location

Fort Meade, Maryland, United States

Application Deadline

July 2, 2027

Total Applicants

0

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