Cybersecurity Architect - Lead

Peraton seeks a Cybersecurity Architect (Lead) to support Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) with DCO AI Cyber Security Support.

Location: Fort Meade, MD.

In this role, you will serve as the lead for the team's Analytic Support Officers, responsible for cybersecurity readiness assessments, Zero Trust architecture, and ensuring compliance with security standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead team of 6 cybersecurity professionals
• Design and implement Zero Trust (ZT) architecture
• Conduct cybersecurity readiness assessments
• Oversee RMF compliance and accreditation
• Direct threat intelligence integration
• Manage vulnerability assessments and remediation

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.
• Requires current CISSP, CISM, or CASP+ IA cybersecurity certification
• Expert knowledge of Zero Trust architecture
• Strong RMF and NIST framework experience
• Proficiency in security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS)
• Experience with DoD cybersecurity requirements
• 4+ years leading security teams
• U.S Citizenship required
• DoD TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree is preferred in Cybersecurity or Computer Science
• 12 years relevant experience

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.