Security Systems Engineer

Peraton is seeking a Security Systems Engineer to join our team in the Annapolis Junction MD area. This role requires the ability to support CONUS and OCONUS travel. 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors 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 14 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 19 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 2 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 Peratons total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses short- and long-term incentives and program-specific 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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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 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 to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.