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# Cybersecurity Engineer - SME

- **Company:** Peraton Inc
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $216,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Software System Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Linux, Distributed Systems, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Systems Architecture, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Network Routers, Firewalls (Computer Science), Operational Systems, CIS Benchmarks, Devsecops, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response, Plan of Action and Milestones, Static Application Security Testing, Vulnerability Analysis, Dynamic Application Security Testing
- **Published:** October 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=294687933efe297e

## About the Role

* U.S. Citizenship Required
 * Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance
 * Bachelor's degree and 12 years' experience or Master's degree and 10 years' experience or Associate's degree and 14 years' experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years' experience
 * Cybersecurity engineering experience supporting complex government, aviation, defense, or other mission-critical systems.
 * Demonstrated experience supporting cybersecurity engineering across the system lifecycle.
 * Experience with RMF, SSP development, NIST SP 800-53, POA&Ms, security assessment, vulnerability management, and system authorization.
 * Experience translating cybersecurity requirements into system architecture, design, implementation, and verification activities.
 * Experience conducting cybersecurity architecture reviews, risk assessments, security testing, vulnerability analysis, and remediation.
 * Experience supporting networked, distributed, and high-availability systems.
 * Experience with Linux, Windows, network security, firewalls, routers, switches, virtualization, and enterprise infrastructure.
 * Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD security, SAST/DAST, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, or security automation.
 * Experience with cloud engineering.
 * Experience in COTS integration into government environments., * Experience supporting FAA operational systems.
 * Experience with cybersecurity with cloud technologies
 * Ability to communicate complex cybersecurity risks and recommendations to technical, program, and customer stakeholders.
 * Experience with geographically distributed systems, site integration, deployment, and operational transition.
 * Experience with Zero Trust principles and architecture.

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## Description

As a Cybersecurity Engineer - SME, you will provide cradle-to-grave cybersecurity engineering support for mission-critical systems-from requirements and design through integration, testing, deployment, authorization, operations, and sustainment. You will work across engineering disciplines to ensure cybersecurity requirements are effectively implemented, verified, and maintained throughout the system lifecycle., * Provide cybersecurity engineering across the full system lifecycle, including requirements, design, development, integration, test, deployment, operations, and sustainment.

 * Develop, maintain, allocate, and trace cybersecurity requirements through system design, implementation, and verification.
 * Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), RMF artifacts, security controls, POA&Ms, and authorization evidence.
 * Apply NIST standards, RMF, and applicable FAA/program cybersecurity requirements, memo, and guidance.
 * Conduct cybersecurity architecture/design reviews, vulnerability and risk assessments, security testing, and remediation verification.
 * Assess cybersecurity impacts of software releases, hardware/network changes, interfaces, patches, and configuration changes.
 * Support vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, security baselines, configuration/change control, and POA&M closure.
 * Provide cybersecurity engineering during system/site integration, testing, acceptance, deployment, and transition to operations.
 * Partner with systems, software, network, test, integration, and implementation teams to identify and resolve cybersecurity risks.
 * Communicate cybersecurity risks, impacts, and recommended solutions to engineering teams, program leadership, and customers.

Why This Role Matters

Your work will directly impact national transportation safety and innovation helping develop and refine systems used by millions of travelers and aviation professionals every day. You'll collaborate with top engineers, analysts, and FAA stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet the highest performance standards.