Senior Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

Peraton is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to support our NOPS Operations and Launch Support (NOALS) program located at Schriever – Peterson Garrison, Colorado.

Be part of a fast-paced, mission focused environment that assists in the protection against cyber threats.

You can be a part of a team of professionals making a difference in our nation’s defense against cyber threats.

The candidate must possess an understanding and proficiency in Risk Management Framework (RMF), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), as well as possess demonstrated expertise in design and implementation of system updates.

**Position is normally Mon – Fri: may require on-call, evening, and weekend support during system anomalies or mission requirements**
The Senior Cybersecurity Systems Engineer will be responsible for the following but not limited to: 

• Provide Risk Management Framework (RMF), and DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and when needed, performing software patch installation, other flaw remediation, antivirus updates, and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) activities.
• Perform configuration and operation of the following: DISA Automated Security Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) – Tenable Security Center/Nessus, Endpoint Security Solutions/Host Based Security System (ESS/HBSS), McAfee Endpoint tools, Splunk, System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker, and Xacta.
• Design and operate systems/networks and/or using industry platform hardening practices such as Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation, and performing system scanning, analysis, remediation, mitigation, and reporting cybersecurity vulnerabilities discovered through use of ACAS or other compliance tools.
• Perform Vulnerability Assessments using VMware products, ESXi, vCenter, virtual machines, and clustering, Server System Administration and troubleshooting analysis in some or all of the following platforms: Linux, Windows servers/clients, and Oracle/SQL Databases, and experience in clearing and disposition of hardware in accordance with security policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and 8+ years’ experience; Master’s and 6+ years; PhD and 3+ years of experience.
• Must have an active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph. 
• Have a current Security+ or other DoD 8570 approved certifications.
• Have a strong Cybersecurity foundation with working knowledge of cyber technologies, Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, and DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Experience designing or operating systems/networks and/or using industry platform hardening practices such as Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation, and performing system scanning, analysis, remediation, mitigation, and reporting cybersecurity vulnerabilities discovered through use of ACAS or other compliance tools.
• Experience with VMware products, ESXi, vCenter, virtual machines, and clustering.
• Experience in Server System Administration and troubleshooting analysis in some or all of the following platforms: Linux, Windows servers/clients, and Oracle/SQL Databases.
• Experience in clearing and disposition of hardware in accordance with security policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Visio, Project, Word, PowerPoint and Excel Office Products.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated Cybersecurity Analyst foundation with strong working knowledge and understanding of Cyber technologies, Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
• Familiarity with the configuration and operation of the following: DISA Automated Security Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) – Tenable Security Center/Nessus, Endpoint Security Solutions/Host Based Security System (ESS/HBSS), McAfee Endpoint tools, Splunk, System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker, and Xacta.
• Strong foundation and working knowledge in the configuration and operation of the following: DISA Automated Security Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) – Tenable Security Center/Nessus, Endpoint Security Solutions/Host Based Security System (ESS/HBSS), McAfee Endpoint tools, Splunk, System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker, and Xacta.
• Experience as a Unix and/or Windows System Administrator.
• Experience using ANSIBLE, CHEF, or PUPPET to automate system hardening and STIG compliance settings.
• Experience with software deployment automation based on Microsoft SCCM or ANSIBLE.
• Experience developing and maintaining ANSIBLE playbooks.
• Experience scripting on Linux, UNIX, or Windows servers and Workstations.
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining Active Directory and Group Policy for Windows 10 and Server 16.
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining system backups.
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining NFS/CIFS file systems.
• Experience hardening server and client systems using DoD STIGS.
• Experience or understanding in serial communication.
• Experience with COMSEC integration.
• Experience using and/or maintaining Atlassian applications: Jira, BitBucket, Confluence, Bamboo.
• Experience designing/implementing/maintaining a Continuous Integration environment.
• Experience and knowledge of Juniper network design and testing methodologies using Juniper routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Experience in protocol analyzers and sniffers capabilities (e.g., Wireshark), DoD authentication & encryption methods/capabilities (e.g., Taclane, TACACS+, RADIUS), and Network Management Systems (e.g., Solarwinds) or NAS/SAN technologies (e.g., NetApp).
• Hands on experience with any of the following tools:

ANSIBLE
Confluence and Jira
Microsoft SCCM
ACAS/ Nessus Repository
WSUS/YUM Repository
VMWare Horizon, vSphere, or vCenter
Microsoft Active Directory, OpenLDAP
Continuous Integration with Jenkins, SonarQube, or Bamboo
PostgreSQL SQL/Oracle Database
Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act:
The yearly compensation range for this role is: Minimum
– $88,396.00 to Maximum
– $172,648.00
The successful candidate will be offered a yearly compensation that aligns with their individual skills and experience as it directly relates to the position requirements.

In addition to the yearly salary, Peraton provides a variety of benefits to include: health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).”
Peraton 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 and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure.

Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets.

Every day, our 22,000 employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.