Lead Cybersecurity Engineer with Linux and Cloud Integration
Peraton
Arlington, Virginia
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$112,000–$179,000 Per Year
LOCATION
Arlington, Virginia
POSTED
30+ days ago
Responsibilities:
Peraton is currently hiring for a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer with Linux and Cloud Integration to join our Federal Strategic Cyber Programs.
Locations: Rosslyn, VA & Beltsville, MD
Schedule: Hybrid (On-site & Remote)
What You'll Do:
Lead the design, integration, and deployment of cybersecurity tools across enterprise environments.
Perform system builds, configurations, and security hardening for new and existing technologies.
Integrate cybersecurity tools (e.g., Tenable, Splunk, endpoint protection) into existing infrastructure and workflows.
Develop, test, and maintain Terraform code to automate secure infrastructure provisioning in Azure and on-prem environments.
Collaborate with network, infrastructure, and operations teams to ensure seamless transition of engineered solutions into O&M.
Support vulnerability management processes, including scanning, reporting, and remediation integration.
Participate in system integration testing, validation, and deployment to ensure secure configurations and compliance.
Provide engineering support and documentation, including detailed architecture diagrams, configuration baselines, and technical procedures.
Monitor emerging cybersecurity technologies and recommend innovative solutions to strengthen enterprise security posture.
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor's degree and minimum of 9 years of relevant experience required; 7 years with a Master's, 4 years with a PhD. An additional 4 years will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
To be considered for this position, applicants must either currently hold one of the professional certifications listed below or obtain one prior to their start date. Continued certification is required as a condition of employment.
Proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell scripting for automation and tool integration.
Hands-on experience leading or mentoring teams in an Agile or SAFe environment.
Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
Peraton Overview:
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.
Target Salary Range:
$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as 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.
EEO:
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
About the Company
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Peraton
Peraton 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 and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.