Cybersecurity Lead

Peraton is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Task Manager and primary cybersecurity point of contact (POC) supporting NORAD Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC-ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract III (NISSC III) in Colorado Springs, CO (onsite).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the program’s primary cybersecurity point of contact, leading cybersecurity activities across program teams, customers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Lead implementation of cybersecurity requirements, security architectures, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities across program systems and business processes.
• Provide certification and accreditation support, including security plans, contingency plans, security test and evaluation plans, and required documentation.
• Lead risk and vulnerability assessments, system security scans, audits, incident investigations, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate system configurations, security tools, policies, and procedures for compliance with applicable federal requirements and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop, test, integrate, and recommend cybersecurity tools and system enhancements to address security deficiencies and evolving requirements.
• Investigate complex technical and operational cybersecurity issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions and process improvements.
• Coordinate cybersecurity requirements, schedules, performance criteria, technical documentation, and program deliverables with the PMO, TPOCs, and customer.
• Provide technical assessments, recommendations, and cybersecurity briefings to program and customer leadership.
• Support MSOC/BMSOC design activities by coordinating cybersecurity requirements with suppliers, designers, functional teams, and the customer.
• Monitor cybersecurity activities to ensure execution stays on schedule and within budget while managing multiple priorities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior cybersecurity personnel and promote collaboration across functional teams.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience developing cybersecurity requirements, schedules, FTE estimates, performance criteria, CDRL definitions, and project kick-off briefings.
• Minimum active Secret clearance.
• Proven ability leading cybersecurity operations related to space operational and/or ground systems.
• Experience developing and implementing cybersecurity procedures and processes IAW NIST 800-53 and DoD RMF.
• Experience evaluating cybersecurity measures and techniques for compliance with DoD and NIST requirements, demonstrated by successfully completing CCRI or CORA inspection.
• Experience leading teams of more than 10 technical IT and cybersecurity engineers.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time while meeting operational obligations.

Technologies

• Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• NIST 800-53
• DoD RMF
• CCRI
• CORA
• CISSP
• CISM
• GSLC
• CISSP-ISSMP
• CISA
• 8140.03

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

Desired Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance preferred.
• Military training meeting 8140.03 “Advanced Technical Expertise” requirements: CISSP, CISM, GSLC, CISSP-ISSMP, or CISA certification.
• Experience supporting facility design and development or upgrade.
• Experience associated with Resilient MW/MT, OPIR, or Space Systems operations is highly desired.
• Expertise in theory of operations, performance characteristics, vulnerability, and employment of foreign weapons systems.
• Experience leading analysis, evaluation, and assessment of intelligence information on defensive systems and technologies.

Salary

• $112,000 - $179,000 per year.
• Salary determined by scope and responsibilities, experience, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, geographic location, and business/contract considerations.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Application Notes

• Application period estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date.
• On-camera interview and an identity verification process may be required during application review.
• Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless prior written authorization has been obtained.
• Interview responses must be the candidate’s own.
• By applying, you express interest in the role and the company.

Equal Opportunity

• Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.