Sr Systems Engineer Emerging Technology

Peraton is seeking a Sr Systems Engineer Emerging Technologyto join our team of qualified diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will become part of Peratons Department of State (DoS) Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission (DSCM) program providing leading cyber and technology security experience to enable innovative effective and secure business processes.

Location: Rosslyn VA.

Job Description:

The U.S. Department of State is seeking a dynamic and experienced Lab Manager to oversee the operation of an innovation lab focused on emerging technologies in the Cyber Security division. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in system administration across Linux Windows and cloud environments with expertise in managing nonstandard hardware and networking configurations. This lab plays a key role in evaluating testing and securing products that enable U.S. Embassies and Posts to operate safely and securely around the globe. You will be responsible for lifecycle management developing and maintaining processes vendor engagement system patching and vulnerability management. Additionally you will be skilled in managing nontraditional hardware platforms and network setups ensuring the lab can adapt to a wide range of testing environments. A strong background in cybersecurity is essential to assess and improve the security of technologies used by the State Department.

In this role you will:

• Oversee the daytoday operations of the lab managing infrastructure across Linux Windows cloud environments (Azure AWS) and nonstandard hardware platforms.

• Administer and maintain flexible nontraditional networking configurations to support various test environments ensuring compatibility and security in unique setups.

• Manage and deliver both standard and nonstandard hardware and software platforms supporting a broad range of technology evaluations.

• Develop and implement comprehensive lifecycle management processes ensuring efficient and secure operation from system evaluation to retirement.

• Engage with vendors to evaluate products manage contracts and ensure timely delivery and support for cuttingedge hardware and software solutions.

• Lead system patching and vulnerability management efforts ensuring lab systems are uptodate and secure against emerging threats.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity experts to evaluate the security of products tested in the lab particularly those intended for deployment at U.S. Embassies and Posts.

• Provide leadership in nonstandard hardware and networking troubleshooting and managing unique configurations and setups as required by testing environments.

• Ensure all lab processes are welldocumented including system health reports product evaluations and cybersecurity assessments.

• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends recommending innovative tools and solutions to enhance lab capabilities.

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Required:

• Bachelors degree and 12 years of overall experience; 10 years with Masters. An additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Possess one of the following certifications OR be able to obtain before start date:
  • CASP CE CISSP (or Associate) CSSLP Security CE Project
• Minimum of 5 years of system administration experience with a strong background in Linux Windows cloud platforms (Azure AWS) and nonstandard hardware setups.
• Knowledgeable of the application and delivery of AI and ML capabilities for demonstration.
• Experience integrating technical proof of concept capabilities onto cloudbased platforms (e.g. MS Azure Amazon AWS).
• Expertise in managing nonstandard networking environments including complex and unique configurations to support diverse testing requirements.
• Experience delivering and managing hardware and software platforms for nontraditional and standard environments adapting to unique system requirements.
• Strong understanding of lifecycle management system patching and vulnerability management processes with demonstrated ability to develop and enforce best practices.
• Proven experience in vendor engagement including product evaluation contract management and support coordination.
• Cybersecurity experience particularly in vulnerability assessments system hardening and product security testing.
• Excellent problemsolving skills with a flexible approach to adapting to new and nonstandard technologies.
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills to ensure clear communication of processes system configurations and security assessments.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• An active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance with SCI.

Peraton is a nextgeneration national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.