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# CDES LEAD/CROSS DOMAIN SME

- **Company:** Peraton Inc
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $112,000.0 - $179,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Data Transmissions, Information Systems Security Engineering Professional, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Data Logging, Information Technology, Performance Monitor
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2f714150b63cbdc1

## About the Role

* Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
 * Clearance: TS/SCI (active)
 * Education/Training/Certification: Candidate must meet ONE of the following:
 + Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering; OR
 + Relevant DoD/Military training (e.g., Research & Development Specialist (Advanced) Playlist); OR
 + Relevant certifications (see list below).
 * Experience: Demonstrated experience designing, deploying, or operating Cross Domain Solutions, MLS environments, or equivalent high-security information sharing systems.
 * Proven expertise with RTB/NCDSMO standards, DoDI 8540.01 requirements, NIST SP 800-53 controls, data labeling/releasability policies, and accreditation (ATO) processes.
 * Strong skills in security engineering, risk assessment, data flow validation, system integration, continuous monitoring, and incident response coordination.
 * Excellent written and oral communication for technical briefings to senior leadership and AO/SSP teams.

Acceptable Certifications (one or more preferred)

 * SecurityX / CASP+
 * RCCE Level 1
 * CEH
 * GCLD
 * Other relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP) desirable

Desired / Preferred

 * Prior DoD/DoDIN/CDES/CDS program experience and prior ATO lead experience
 * Experience with cross-domain guard products, data sanitization tools, and automated transfer workflows
 * Background in enterprise network integration, cloud cross-domain considerations, and mission systems interoperability
 * Prior leadership/mentoring of engineering teams in classified environments

## Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative CDES Lead/Cross Domain SME to join our team in the greater DMV area, supporting the Army National Guard.
Key Responsibilities

 * Lead CDES operations and provide SME guidance for CDS design, integration, configuration, and sustainment.
 * Direct architecture and security engineering for data transfer mechanisms (one-way, two-way, guards, transfer services, automated sanitization, content filtering).
 * Ensure compliance with Raise-the-Bar (RTB), NCDSMO, DoDI 8540.01, NIST SP 800-53 controls, and enterprise security policies.
 * Conduct technical risk assessments, validate data flow diagrams, and enforce data labeling/releasability and need-to-share policies.
 * Lead accreditation/ATO activities: produce security authorization packages, validate control implementations, coordinate with Authorizing Officials and Security Control Assessors.
 * Oversee configuration management, continuous monitoring, incident response coordination, and audit/logging for CDS capabilities.
 * Evaluate emergent cross-domain technologies and advise on modernization, interoperability, and performance monitoring.
 * Mentor engineering teams, standardize engineering processes, and establish governance/lifecycle management for CDS capabilities.
 * Provide decision-grade briefings and recommendations to senior leadership on cross-domain strategy and risk posture.


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