Job Description

Program Overview

Provide technical services to the Security Services Product Line, including specialized accreditation activities. Delivers enterprise-level network, server, desktop, and application security services support.

About The Role

Peraton is seeking a Security Systems Engineer to join our team in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. This role requires ability to support CONUS and OCONUS TDY. 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 20 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 25 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 II 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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Details

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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. 

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

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