Cybersecurity Integration Engineer

Peraton is hiring a Cybersecurity Integration Engineer for Federal Strategic Cyber Programs to assess, test, integrate, and transition cybersecurity solutions into enterprise security operations in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, test, and integrate cybersecurity tools to support and enhance enterprise security operations
• Perform system builds, installations, and functional testing for new cybersecurity technologies
• Transition integrated solutions to Operations & Maintenance (O&M) teams
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including network diagrams and configurations
• Provide engineering input and task estimates for cybersecurity integration efforts
• Support cybersecurity risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, and infrastructure teams to integrate solutions
• Provide engineering support for Tenable vulnerability scanning and reporting tools
• Monitor and evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies for potential adoption

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 5 years of relevant experience, or 3 years with a Master’s degree
• 4 additional years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement
• Must currently hold one of the following professional certifications (or obtain one prior to start date), with continued certification required: CAP, CASP+ CE, CCISO, CCNA-Security, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), CND, CSSLP, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, GSLC, Security+ CE, SSCP, PPDA, Agile IC, SNOW App Dev
• Demonstrated cybersecurity engineering experience, including tool integration and system hardening
• Experience with RHEL Linux and Azure DevOps (Git)
• Hands-on experience integrating, testing, and deploying solutions in enterprise environments
• Experience supporting cloud environments such as Azure
• Networking experience
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards: NIST 800-53, RMF, FISMA
• Expertise in enterprise networking protocols and concepts: TCP/IP, SMB, SFTP, DNS, DHCP, SSL, plus understanding of Layer 2/3 architectures across hybrid cloud and on-prem environments
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues using advanced tools (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump, traceroute, Splunk) in distributed systems and multi-vendor environments
• U.S. citizenship required
• Active Secret security clearance and ability to obtain a final Top Secret security clearance

Technologies

• Tenable
• RHEL Linux
• Azure DevOps (Git)
• Azure
• NIST 800-53, RMF, FISMA
• TCP/IP, SMB, SFTP, DNS, DHCP, SSL
• Wireshark, tcpdump, traceroute, Splunk
• Python, Bash, PowerShell
• Terraform
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• SAFe Agile

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise cybersecurity tools and platforms (e.g., Tenable, Splunk)
• Familiarity with vulnerability management processes and remediation workflows
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, including network diagrams and configuration guides
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform
• Strong system integration experience, including testing, validation, and deployment of security solutions
• Familiarity with NIST cybersecurity frameworks, RMF, and FISMA compliance
• Experience supporting vulnerability management programs and integrating scanning tools into enterprise workflows
• Knowledge of secure cloud architecture and migration strategies
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation and tool integration
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment
• SAFe Agile certification
• Experience with cybersecurity programs

Location and Work Schedule

• Beltsville, MD (hybrid)
• Additional location listed: Rosslyn, VA
• Hybrid (On-site & Remote)

Schedule and Salary

• Target salary range: USD 86,000 - 138,000 per yearly

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life
• Health savings account
• Short/long term disability
• EAP
• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
• Company paid holidays

Application Details

• Application period estimated at 30 days from the job posting date
• During review, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview and a process to verify identity