Cyber Software Engineer

Responsibilities

Peraton is hiring a Cyber Software Engineer, this role will be remote.

 

This Cyber Software Engineer will assist the program and business to design and emplement systems using cutting edge tools and interfaces, apply access access controls, input validation and secure coding principles to protect customer data. This role will also document system architect and compliance considerations for seurity best practices.

 

What you'll do:

• Implement, test, and operate advanced software security techniques in compliance with technical reference architecture. Performs on-going security testing and code review to improve software security.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues that arise. Provide engineering designs for new software solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities.
• Conduct penetration testing exercises using tools like Kali Linux and Nmap. 
• Monitor network traffic and analyze behavior. 
• Configure firewalls and IDS/IPS to strengthen network defenses. 
• Develop a security policy framework covering incident response, data protection and access control. 
• Propose strategies to mitigate risk and maintain compliance with security standards. 
• Consult team members on secure coding practices.
• Develop a familiarity with new tools and best practices.

Qualifications

What you'll need:

• BS/BA in cybersecurity or related technical degree
• Clearance:  must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Experience with security operations tools (i.e. wireshardk Nmap)
• Cybersecurity experience or familiarity (SIEM monitoring, log analysis, intrusion detection and prevention)
• Networking experience (such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, routing protocols, firewall configuration)
• Systems experience (Windows server, Linux, active directory)
• Programming experience (such as Python, PowerShell, SQL, HTML/CSS, JavaScript)

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

$51,000 - $82,000. 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.