Hiring: Cybersecurity Engineer Company: Peraton Location: Fort Meade, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 18:15:44 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : AI, PowerShell, Python, Zero Trust About the job Experience: •8 years of specific experience Required Skills: •Peraton seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer to support Department of War Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) with defensive cyberspace operations and AI cyber security support. •Perform technical cybersecurity engineering including hardening validation, security architecture implementation, and advanced threat analysis. •Implement security controls and configurations •Support Zero Trust implementation •Analyze advanced threats and vulnerabilities •Develop security automation solutions Qualifications: •Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD. Will consider Associate with +10 or HS with +12 years of experience •Any IA Cybersecurity certification, such as Security+, Security X, CISSP, CCNA, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, Cloud+, SCYBER or equivalent. •Deep technical security engineering skills •Knowledge of network and application security •DoD TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI clearance •Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field •8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD. Will consider Associate with +10 or HS with +12 years of experience Compensation: •$135,000 - $216,000 / year •Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!