Security Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Security Systems Engineer to join our team in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. This role requires the ability to support CONUS and OCONUS travel. Our dynamic team delivers information security solutions that facilitate secure data flows and the detection/prevention of unauthorized behaviors, performs system security vulnerability assessments and solution development, provide enterprise-level network, server, desktop, and application security services. Responsibilities may include supporting the design of systems, mission architecture and associated hardware, as well as analyzing and resolving complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 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.
• Minimum of 14 years’ experience as a Systems Engineer on programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. 5 years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a BS degree, totaling 19 years of SE experience.
• Ability to support CONUS and OCONUS TDY travel: approximately 1-2 trips every 3 months (up to 2 weeks per time).
• Experience in building/configuring, maintaining, troubleshooting network devices (i.e. Switches), Linux OS, Virtualization (VMWare).
• Ability to automate processes such as device hardening, patching, vulnerability remediation, system monitoring, (preferably using Ansible).
• AWS Cloud experience is required.
• Knowledge and understanding NIST Controls and how to apply to systems.
• Experience with scripting (Python, Bash, etc).
• DOD 8570 compliance with minimum IAT Level 2 is required.
• Current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Preferred Requirements: 

• AWS cert is preferred.
• Ansible experience is preferred.

Salary Range Estimate:

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Peraton's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Peraton provides a variety of benefits to employees.

 

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on 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 participation 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. 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.