Cybersecurity Lead

ResponsibilitiesPeraton is seeking incumbent and external qualified candidates to support North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyene Mountain Complex (NCMC) – Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (NCMC-ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract III (NISSC III).Qualified candidates will help operate, maintain, and sustain critical national mission systems to deliver resilient strategic threat warning and space capabilities as part of a world-wide architecture, providing strategic warning that our nation depends on during a conflict. This program will provide an opportunity to exploit the capabilities inherent in our diverse national systems to better meet the needs of the national command authority and warfighters to detect, track, and respond to strategic threats through 2030 and beyond.We are seeking a highly experienced Cyber Security professional to serve as the Senior Cybersecurity Task Manager and primary cyber security point of contact (POC) for this mission critical program. Key Responsibilities:serve as the program’s primary cybersecurity point of contact, leading cybersecurity activities across program teams, customers, vendors, and subcontractors.Lead implementation of cybersecurity requirements, security architectures, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities across program systems and business processes.Provide certification and accreditation support, including security plans, contingency plans, security test and evaluation plans, and required documentation.Lead risk and vulnerability assessments, system security scans, audits, incident investigations, and development of appropriate mitigation strategies.Evaluate system configurations, security tools, policies, and procedures for compliance with applicable federal requirements and recommend corrective actions.Develop, test, integrate, and recommend cybersecurity tools and system enhancements to address security deficiencies and evolving requirements.Investigate complex technical and operational cybersecurity issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions and process improvements.Coordinate cybersecurity requirements, schedules, performance criteria, technical documentation, and program deliverables with the PMO, TPOCs, and customer.Provide technical assessments, recommendations, and cybersecurity briefings to program and customer leadership.Support MSOC/BMSOC design activities by coordinating cybersecurity requirements with suppliers, designers, functional teams, and the customer.Monitor cybersecurity activities to ensure execution remains on schedule and within budget while managing multiple priorities.Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior cybersecurity personnel and promote effective collaboration across functional teams.****This position is contingent upon award of contract****QualificationsRequired Qualifications:Ten 10 years of relevant experience developing cybersecurity requirements, schedules, FTE estimates, performance criteria, CDRL definitions, and project kick-off briefings.Minimum active Secret clearance.Proven ability leading cybersecurity operations in relation to space operational and or ground systemsPrevious experience developing and implementing cybersecurity procedures and processes IAW NIST 800-53 and DOD RFM.Previous experience evaluating cybersecurity measures and techniques for compliance to meet DoD and NIST requirements demonstrated by successfully completing CCRI or CORA inspection.Experience leading teams of more than 10 technical IT and Cybersecurity engineers.Ability to travel 25% of the time while meeting operational obligations.Desired Qualifications:Active Top Secret Clearance preferred.Military training that meets 8140.03 “Advanced Technical Expertise” requirements CISSP, CISM, GSLC, CISSP-ISSMP, or CISA CertificationExperience supporting facility design and development or upgradePrevious experience associated with Resilient MW/MT, OPIR, or Space Systems operations is highly desired. Expertise in theory of operations, performance characteristics, vulnerability, and employment of foreign weapons systems.Experience leading analysis, evaluation, and assessment of intelligence information on defensive systems and technologies.Peraton OverviewPeraton 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$112,000 - $179,000. 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.Job SummaryRequisition ID: 2026-170836Position Category: Cyber SecurityClearance: Secret