Security Architecture & Engineering SME

Join Peraton in advancing the safety efficiency and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAAs Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nations skies safe and connected.

Were looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the worlds most vital transportation infrastructures working alongside leaders in aviation engineering data science and systems integration.

At Peraton you wont just support the mission youll define it.

The Security Architecture & Engineering SME serves as the senior technical authority for cybersecurity design integration and risk management within the FAAs Broad National Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) modernization effort. This role provides expert guidance across multiple program domainsensuring all system architectures technologies and controls meet FAA DOT and federal cybersecurity standards. The SME advises FAA leadership program management and engineering teams on secure system design policy alignment and lifecycle compliance in support of national airspace mission continuity and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the principal cybersecurity advisor and technical authority for BNATCS security architecture design and policy alignment.
• Develop enterprise-level security strategies and frameworks consistent with FAA directives NIST RMF and FAA Order 1370.121.
• Review and validate architectural designs system integrations and vendor solutions for compliance with FAA DHS and federal cybersecurity requirements.
• Lead enterprise threat modeling risk assessments and Security Risk Management (SRM) analyses in accordance with FAA SRMGSA.
• Provide expert input on Zero Trust architecture adoption cloud security network segmentation and secure OT/IT convergence across FAA facilities.
• Direct development and review of System Security Plans (SSPs) Continuous Monitoring Strategies and Authority to Operate (ATO) documentation.
• Advise on integration of Safety Management System (SMS) and cybersecurity risk frameworks (FAA Order 8000.369C) to ensure operational safety and system resilience.
• Coordinate with FAA ATO AJW AJI and industry partners to align BNATCS modernization with enterprise security and mission assurance objectives.
• Provide leadership in cybersecurity governance incident response planning and architecture-level mitigation of vulnerabilities in mission systems.
• Mentor engineering teams and advise task order leadership on emerging technologies risk posture and compliance readiness.

• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science or related technical discipline; Masters or Ph.D. preferred.
• 12 years of experience in cybersecurity architecture and engineering with direct experience in FAA DoD or national critical infrastructure programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in FAA cybersecurity policy AMS processes and NIST SP 800-series controls.
• Deep understanding of enterprise and operational technology (OT) systems integration in real-time safety-critical environments.
• Experience developing or reviewing enterprise-level architectures under frameworks such as Zero Trust TIC 3.0 and FedRAMP.
• Current professional certifications such as CISSP ISSAP or CISM required; SABSA CCSP or PMP desirable.
• Proven ability to interface with executive leadership federal stakeholders and technical teams to influence secure design and policy decisions.
• Active or eligible for a Public Trust or higher federal clearance.

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