Systems Architect

Responsibilities

Peraton seeks a Cyber Systems Architect to provide Cyber Training Range support.  Location:  Fort Meade, MD.  In this role, you will support the Office of Personal Responsibility (OPR) Executive Agent (EA) Cyber Training Ranges (CyTR) to develop, coordinate, integrate plans to Synchronize Activities across the designated Cyber Training Ranges and establish appropriate training infrastructure architectures and standards to support the EA for CyTR and DoD Cyber Workforce Training Readiness Requirements in accordance with the DoDD E.

Tasks include:

• Establish a standard language (data exchange protocol) for representing and communicating cyber event and threat data during a cyber-range event. The language must be compatible (machine-readable) with the JIE and coordinated with the DoD CIO,and DoD Component heads
• Certify designated Cyber Range Enterprise Assessments
• Develop and integrate the cyber training and test infrastructure interface standards, integrate new cyberspace operations capabilities, architectures, and modernization efforts, and other requirements
• Assist with integrated, dynamic cyber defense, coordinates and maintains security toolsets to support organizations' continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization programs.
• Establishes a framework by which cyber risk can be measured and quantified in the marketplace.
• Responsible for the design, development, implementation, and integration of a DoD IA architectures, systems, or system components
• Ensures that the architecture and design of development and operational systems are functional and secure. 

Qualifications

Required:

• BS/BA and 12 years, MS/MA and 10 years of experience or PhD. and 7 years.  Will consider HS with 16 years of experience. 
• Requires 3 or more years of experience performing Capacity Management for a large global enterprise.
• COTS system administrator.
• Excellent knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards.
• General application of concepts and principles.
• Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks.
• Knowledge of Relational Databases, SANs, VMs, various applications, server administration, Windows, and Linux OS.
• Experience in administration/power user of enterprise performance and capacity management tools.
• Requirements gathering and analysis.
• Documentation and presentation of capacity and performance data/information.
• Represents organization on specific projects.
• Requires active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a Poly and MEAD
• U.S Citizenship Required

Prefer:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM field a plus
• Security+ Certification a plus

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and participation in an attractive bonus plan.

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 to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range$176,000 - $282,000. 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.
EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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