Cyberspace Operations Engineer

About Peraton 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. Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an experienced Cyberspace Operations Engineer to join our USCYBERCOM team. Location: Fort Meade, MD In this role you will: Support cybersecurity efforts required for delivery of Mission Assurance (MA) products as part of the effort to facilitate, evaluate, and report cyberspace operations. Provide planning, policy, requirements, and integration support for cyber capabilities and identify opportunities for mission enhancement. Update and report on the status of assigned Workflow Management System (WMS) tasks. Participate in technical working groups and discussions to influence recommendations to cyberspace mission assurance strategy. Research, design, develop, and implement proof of concept data protection solutions to address vulnerabilities. Assist with the implementation and evaluation of industry security solutions to identify products and technologies to support cybersecurity operations. Maintain in-depth knowledge in IT standards, protocols, and evaluates products against the customer's operational requirements. Conduct research that focuses on rapidly evolving cyber threats and cyber adversary TTPs and develops strategies to improve the readiness and defensive posture of the DODIN. Collaborate with stakeholders to define strategies in support of capabilities related to Defense Critical Missions. Assist in the development of DODIN plans and policies supporting cyberspace operations and emerging technologies. Support and participate in operational and strategic level Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) efforts within the directorate. Codify across the enterprise a common Mission Relevant Terrain in Cyberspace (MRT-C) program based on DoD Mission Assurance guidance. Monitor Commander's Critical Readiness Inspection (CCRI) mitigation status to include identification of key issues and priorities affecting the defense of the DODIN. Characterize and identify DOD tasks Task Critical Assets(TCA) assigned to USCYBERCOM to assist in informing decisions on resource allocation and prioritization of effort. Assist in the evaluation of industry offerings to identify products and technologies as well as troubleshoots and problem solve technical and non-technical issues. Analyze threat and vulnerability reports and make recommendations to subordinate HQs in support of strategic Cybersecurity Operations. Provide cyberspace and mission assurance support necessary for development of cyberspace CONOPs, Annual campaign Orders, and SOPs. Qualifications Required: Minimum of Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related discipline. Minimum 10 years of experience as a Cyberspace Operations Engineer or related functional area. Demonstrated excellent communications skills, strong attention to detail and organizational skills.. Minimum DOD 8140/DOD 8570 IAM Level II Certification. U.S. citizenship required. An active TS/SCI w/Polygraph. 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. Target Salary Range $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range EEO An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran. Our Values Benefits At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way. Paid Time-Off and Holidays Retirement Life & Disability Insurance Career Development Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing Paid Parental Leave Additional Benefits Medical, Dental, & Vision Care