Systems Engineering, Senior Advisor - job 2 of 3

Responsibilities

Join Peraton as a System Engineer – Cyber Intelligence | Laurel, MD

 

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and national defense? Peraton is looking for a System Engineer to join our elite Cyber Intelligence team in Laurel, MD. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of mission-critical systems by supporting the full life-cycle of information security operations.

As a key member of our team, you’ll drive the implementation and enforcement of information security policies, procedures, and best practices—safeguarding our nation's most vital assets.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain and enhance the operational security posture of high-impact information systems.

• Support daily security operations, ensuring systems adhere to established security standards and protocols.

• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments to ensure secure processing of classified information.

• Lead efforts in certification and accreditation activities, including development of key documentation (SSPs, SRTMs, Risk Reports, etc.).

• Manage system changes and evaluate their security impact in real time.

• Perform configuration management for security hardware, software, and firmware components.

• Ensure compliance with government requirements.

• Provide guidance on and enforce information assurance policies across programs and systems.

• Serve as the Approval Authority for assigned information systems.

What You Bring:

• Strong experience working in Linux environments.

• Deep understanding of IT security principles and best practices.

• Proven ability to manage security programs, assess system changes, and oversee C&A efforts.

• Hands-on experience supporting information assurance at the program, system, or enclave level.

• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Why Peraton?

At Peraton, we’re not just supporting national security—we’re shaping its future. As a trusted mission partner, we bring innovative solutions to our customers’ most complex challenges. Join us and become part of a team that values:

• Innovation and Excellence

• Collaboration and Integrity

• Continuous Growth and Development

Ready to make a real impact? Apply today and help us protect what matters most.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required
• Seventeen years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required
• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
• Five years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
• DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM), Level I or higher is required

 

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on our critical National Security programs, 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 eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

 

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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 to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$176,000 - $282,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.