Cybersecurity Integration Engineer

Cybersecurity Integration Engineer Job Locations US-MD-Beltsville Requisition ID 2026-168974 Position Category Information Technology Clearance Top Secret Responsibilities Peraton is currently hiring for an experienced Cybersecurity Integration Engineer to join our Federal Strategic Cyber Programs.

Locations: Rosslyn, VA or Beltsville, MD Work Schedule: Hybrid (On-site & Remote) What You’ll Do: Assess, test, and integrate cybersecurity tools to enhance enterprise security operations.

Perform system builds, installations, and functional testing for new security technologies. Transition integrated solutions to Operations & Maintenance (O&M) teams.

Develop and maintain technical documentation including network diagrams and configurations. Provide engineering input and task estimates for cybersecurity integration projects.

Support cybersecurity risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies. Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, and infrastructure teams on solution integration.

Provide engineering support for Tenable vulnerability scanning and reporting tools. Monitor and evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies for potential adoption.

Qualifications Minimum

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or 3 years with a Master’s degree.

An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

• Applicants must currently hold one of the following professional certifications or obtain one prior to start date (continued certification required): CAP, CASP+ CE, CCISO, CCNA-Security, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), CND, CSSLP, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, GSLC, Security+ CE, SSCP, PPDA, Agile IC, SNOW App Dev
• Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity engineering, including tool integration and system hardening.
• Experience with RHEL Linux and Azure DevOps (Git).
• Hands-on experience with system integration, testing, and deployment in enterprise environments.
• Experience supporting cloud environments such as Azure.
• Networking experience.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (NIST 800‑53, RMF, FISMA).
• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise networking protocols (TCP/IP, SMB, SFTP, DNS, DHCP, SSL) and understanding of Layer 2/3 architectures, routing, and switching across hybrid cloud and on‑prem environments.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues using advanced tools (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump, traceroute, Splunk) across distributed systems and multi‑vendor environments.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Secret security clearance with the a bility to obtain a final Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred

Qualifications:

• Experience with enterprise cybersecurity tools and platforms (e.g., Tenable, Splunk).
• Familiarity with vulnerability management processes and remediation workflows.
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, including network diagrams and configuration guides.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
• Strong understanding of system integration, including testing, validation, and deployment of security solutions.
• Familiarity with NIST cybersecurity frameworks, RMF, and FISMA compliance.
• Experience supporting vulnerability management programs and integrating scanning tools into enterprise workflows.
• Knowledge of secure cloud architecture and migration strategies.
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation and tool integration.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality results in a fast‑paced environment.
• SAFe Agile certification.
• Experience with cybersecurity programs. #DSCM 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.

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 $86,000 - $138,000. 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.