CYBERSECURITY INTEGRATION ENGINEER / ACTIVE SECRET

Peraton is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Integration Engineer to support federal strategic programs through tool integration, rigorous testing, and secure modernization initiatives. This hybrid role combines on-site and remote work from the Washington, DC area, with on-site options in Arlington, VA and potential presence in Rosslyn, VA or Beltsville, MD. The position carries a salary range of USD 86,000 to 138,000 per year and requires an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret.

Responsibilities

• Assess, test, and integrate cybersecurity tools to strengthen enterprise security operations.
• Perform system builds, installations, and functional testing for new security 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 projects.
• Support cybersecurity risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, and infrastructure teams on solution integration.
• Provide engineering support for Tenable vulnerability scanning and reporting tools.
• Monitor and evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies for potential adoption.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or 3 years with a Master's degree, or a PhD. An additional 4 years may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
• To be considered, candidates must currently hold or obtain one of the designated professional certifications prior to start (continued certification is 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 experience in cybersecurity engineering, including tool integration and system hardening.
• Hands-on experience with system integration, testing, and deployment in enterprise environments.
• Experience supporting cloud environments such as Azure.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management processes and remediation workflows.
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, including network diagrams and configuration guides.
• Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (NIST 800-53, RMF, FISMA).
• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise networking protocols (TCP/IP, SMB, SFTP, DNS, DHCP, SSL) and understanding of Layer 2/3 architectures, routing, and switching within hybrid cloud and on-prem environments.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues using advanced tools (Wireshark, tcpdump, traceroute, Splunk) and a methodical troubleshooting approach across distributed systems and multi-vendor environments.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• An active Secret security clearance is required, with ability to obtain a final Top Secret clearance.

Technologies

• Tenable
• Splunk
• Terraform
• Python
• Bash
• PowerShell
• Wireshark
• tcpdump
• traceroute
• Azure
• NIST 800-53
• RMF
• FISMA

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
• Company paid holidays

Preferred

• Experience with enterprise cybersecurity tools and platforms (e.g., Tenable, Splunk).
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Strong understanding of system integration, testing, validation, and deployment of security solutions.
• Familiarity with NIST cybersecurity frameworks, RMF, and FISMA compliance requirements.
• Ability to develop and interpret technical documentation, including network diagrams and configuration guides.
• 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 to work 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.