Lead Cybersecurity Engineer Job at Peraton in Arlington

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of 9 years of relevant experience required; 7 years with a Master's, 4 years with a PhD. An additional 4 years will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
• To be considered for this position, applicants must either currently hold one of the professional certifications listed below or obtain one prior to their start date. Continued certification is required as a condition of employment.
  • CASP+ CE, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CCNP Security, CEH, CFR, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), Cloud+, CySA+, GCED, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, SCYBER, VCA DCV, PPDA, Agile IC, SNOW App Dev.
• Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity engineering, including tool integration and system hardening.
• Hands-on experience with system integration, testing, and deployment in enterprise environments.
• Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and tools, particularly Terraform.
• Experience supporting cloud environments such as Azure.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management processes and remediation workflows.
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, including network diagrams and configuration guides.
• Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, RMF, FISMA).
• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise networking protocols (TCP/IP, SMB, SFTP, DNS, DHCP, SSL) and understanding of Layer 2/3 architectures, routing, and switching within hybrid cloud and on-prem environments.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues using advanced tools (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump, traceroute, Splunk) and a methodical troubleshooting approach across distributed systems and multi-vendor environments.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• An active Secret security clearance.
  • The ability to obtain a final Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with enterprise cybersecurity tools and platforms (e.g., Tenable, Splunk).
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform
• Strong understanding of system integration, including testing, validation, and deployment of security solutions.
• Familiarity with NIST cybersecurity frameworks, RMF, and FISMA compliance requirements.
• Ability to develop and interpret technical documentation, including network diagrams and configuration guides.
• Experience supporting vulnerability management programs and integrating scanning tools into enterprise workflows.
• Knowledge of secure cloud architecture and migration strategies.
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation and tool integration.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
• SAFe Agile Certification
• Experience with cybersecurity programs

Peraton is currently hiring for a Lead Cybersecurity Engineerto join our Federal Strategic Cyber Programs.

Locations: Rosslyn, VA & Beltsville, MD

Schedule: Hybrid (On-site & Remote)

What You’ll Do

• Assess, test, and integrate cybersecurity tools to enhance enterprise security operations.
• Perform system builds, installations, and functional testing for new security technologies.
• Transition integrated solutions to Operations & Maintenance (O&M) teams.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including network diagrams and configurations.
• Provide engineering input and task estimates for cybersecurity integration projects.
• Support cybersecurity risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, and infrastructure teams on solution integration.
• Write and maintain Terraform code to support secure cloud migrations and deployments.
• Provide engineering support for Tenable vulnerability scanning and reporting tools.
• Monitor and evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies for potential adoption.