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Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Lead the design and implementation of security architectures and controls for a large-scale program using Zero Trust and defense-in-depth principles. Oversee the Authority to Operate (ATO) process and serve as the primary technical security liaison for government stakeholders.
Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree with 10+ years of cybersecurity experience and a Top Secret/SCI clearance. Expertise in DoD/IC systems, RMF, NIST controls, and security architecture is essential.
Peraton is seeking an experienced and dynamic Cyber Security Lead to spearhead our Cyber division in support of a large-scale, $150M+ program. This senior leadership role is critical to the success of the program, requiring a seasoned professional with a proven track record of leading high-performing cyber teams within complex, enterprise-level environments. The ideal candidate will bring strategic vision, technical depth, and executive-level communication skills to drive mission outcomes and deliver results for our customer.
Position is part of a proposal opportunity
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications: • DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level III certification (CISSP, CISM, or equivalent).
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.
Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
At Peraton, we're at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We're the partner of choice to help solve some of the world's most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure. How do we do it? By thinking differently. We're not mired in the past. We look at all problems with fresh eyes. We look past the obvious to bring the best talent, tech, and ideas together to completely transform how things get done. So bring your unique ideas, your entrepreneurial spirit, and your drive to succeed and get ready to be part of something bigger. Get ready to do the can't be done. ________ Recruitment fraud is a growing trend where fraudsters have been known to attempt to use our name to trick job seekers with fake employment opportunities. This type of scam is typically carried out through fake job postings, fake websites, or email accounts claiming to be from Peraton. The intent of recruitment fraud is to gain access to your personal information, such as your banking information, credit card number, or social security number. Please be aware that our careers site can be found at careers.peraton.com and our corporate site can be found at peraton.com. To learn more about Recruitment fraud and what to expect and not to expect from a Peraton recruiter, please visit: https://careers.peraton.com/recruitment-fraud/
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