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Cybersecurity Architect (Lead)

Peraton
Peraton Salary
Fort Meade, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/28/2026
About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

Peraton seeks a Cybersecurity Architect (Lead) to support Department of War Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) with defensive cyberspace operations and AI 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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D. Will consider Associate 14 or HS 16 years of experience
  • 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
  • Experience 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

Details

Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. 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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate's own.

EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Salary : $135,000 - $216,000

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