Peraton is seeking a Cybersecurity Architect (Lead) to support the Department of War Cyber Defense Command (DCDC). This onsite role in Fort Meade, MD focuses on defensive cyberspace operations, along with AI support, while guiding architecture and compliance activities that strengthen cybersecurity readiness.
The lead will oversee analytic support and drive key initiatives including Zero Trust architecture, readiness assessments, and alignment with security standards and accreditation requirements. The position also requires integration of threat intelligence and management of vulnerability assessment and remediation efforts for the environment supported by DCDC.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a team of 6 cybersecurity professionals
- Design and implement Zero Trust (ZT) architecture
- Conduct cybersecurity readiness assessments
- Oversee RMF compliance and accreditation
- Direct threat intelligence integration
- Manage vulnerability assessments and remediation
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Minimum experience:
- 12 years with BS/BA
- 10 years with MS/MA
- 7 years with Ph.D.
- May consider Associate +14 or HS +16 years of experience
- Requires current CISSP, CISM, or CASP+ IA cybersecurity certification
- Expert knowledge of Zero Trust architecture
- Strong experience with RMF and NIST frameworks
- Proficiency in security tools including SIEM and IDS/IPS
- Experience with DoD cybersecurity requirements
- Experience leading security teams
- DoD TS with ability to obtain and maintain SCI clearance
Technologies
- Zero Trust (ZT)
- RMF
- NIST
- SIEM
- IDS/IPS
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision
- Life insurance
- Health savings account
- Short-term and long-term disability
- EAP
- Parental leave
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
- Company-paid holidays
Salary Information
USD 135,000 - 216,000 per year. Salary is determined by factors including scope and responsibilities, experience, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, geographic location, and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Application Details
- The application period is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date.
- Applying expresses interest in the role and the company.
- During application review, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview.
- You may be required to participate in a process to verify your identity.
- Use of AI tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization.
- All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
