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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Expert Cyber Security Engineer - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Salary:** $146,000.0 - $234,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Access Network, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Data Integrity, Data Security, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PAAS), Zero Trust Network Access, Service-Oriented Architecture, Information Technology, Microservices - **Published:** July 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9030224/expert-cyber-security-engineer ## About the Role * Master's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or 18 years of experience as a Cyber Security Engineer in lieu of degree. * 18 years of working experience in government or industry leading enterprise-level cyber security efforts involving architecting, designing, development, and configuration of cloud and on premise-based systems and software. * Experience engineering Cyber Security solutions using Cloud Based Technology such as: Service Orientated Architecture (SOA), On-demand self-service, Broad network access, Resource pooling, Rapid elasticity, Measured Service, Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). * DoD 8570 Level II (IASAE) certification compliance * TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly. Desired: * Experience engineering Cyber Security solutions using structured and unstructured Big Data. * Experience engineering Cyber Security solutions using Automation, Augmentation and Artificial Intelligence technologies. * Experience establishing a mature Zero Trust framework in one or more of the seven DoD ZT pillars: user, device, data, application/workload, network/environment, visibility and analytics, and automation and orchestration. ## Description Engineering modernization and integration practices to include Digital Engineering and Agile at Scale for all of NGA, NSG, and ASG. Are you looking for a meaningful cybersecurity challenge where your expertise directly shapes the security of enterprise infrastructure? If you're passionate about large-scale security engineering and architecture, we want to hear from you. What You'll Do: As part of our cybersecurity team, you'll play a key role in designing, implementing, and refining enterprise-wide security services. You'll help define both the current ("As-Is") and future ("To-Be") security architecture across a wide range of areas, including: * Identity and Credential Management * Cross-Domain Technologies * Cloud Security * Microservices Baseline Definition * Zero Trust Architecture * Enterprise Audit and Data Integrity * Secure Data Access * Integration, Upgrades, and System Replacements You'll also provide technical guidance to help programs develop secure systems and applications-accelerating delivery by ensuring alignment with ICD-503 controls and future cybersecurity directives., * Provide cybersecurity engineering support to teams developing new systems or upgrading legacy ones. * Conduct independent product research and Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) to identify optimal security solutions. * Lead and contribute to system concept development and early lifecycle phases, translating requirements and regulations into secure system designs. * Collaborate with enterprise architects to develop and document Security Architectures, Roadmaps, and investment strategies. * Advise programs on technical solutions and policy improvements to meet Zero Trust compliance goals. 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