Cyber Systems Engineer - Peraton
Home, NC
About the Job
Responsibilities
We are hiring a Cyber Ssytems Engineer for a part time role that can be worked remotely.
Program Overview:
Peraton is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the deployed and operational Enterprise Services (ES) systems. Peraton designed, installed, tested, and provided factory-based O&M support to the current deployed ES systems at government sites. We support site deployments with a representation of the systems on government-furnished equipment (GFE) and Peraton-owned hardware in our factory test environment at 12975 Worldgate Drive, Herndon, VA. Peraton’s has supported this customer for more than 10 years.
What you'll do:
- Assist the Program Manager (PM) in developing and maintaining information systems security documentation and in sustaining configuration control of the systems and application software.
- This documentation includes creation and implementation of information systems security policies as listed in a DFARS compliance matrix. Work to ensure the information system/network is used securely, operated, maintained, sanitized and disposed of in accordance with security policies.
- Be familiar with Department of Defense policies/guidance concerning Intelligence Community Directive (ICD 503), and policies governing Industrial Security (NISPOM).
- Assists with integrated, dynamic cyber defense, coordinates and maintains security toolsets to support organizations’ continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization programs.
- Maintain a framework by which cyber risk can be measured and quantified in the marketplace.
- Determines security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information security standards; conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; studying architecture/platform; identifying integration issues; preparing cost estimates.
- Other areas of responsibilities include detecting, diagnosing, and resolving problems associated with server hardware and/or application software, and install, configure and monitor Operating Systems (OS) and applications for both Windows and Linux platforms.
- Provide support of the network infrastructure, including server and workstation installation, troubleshooting, network cabling, TCP/IP protocols including sub-netting, routing, domain name services, network configuration and management.
- Contribute to the creation/maintenance of the overall information system management plan.
Qualifications
What you'll need:
- Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD, 12 years of applicable experience will be acceptable in lieu of degree.
- Active TS/SCI
Desired experience:
- COMPTIA Security+
- Familarity with VMWARE & CISCO IOS
- Administration of Linux & Windows Servers
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.
