SITEC - Cyber Endpoint Security Systems Engineer - MacDill AFB

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.

Peraton requires Cyber Endpoint Security Systems Engineer to support the Special Operation Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) – 3 EOM.  This position is located at MacDill AFB in Florida.

 

The purpose of the Special Operations Forces Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) 3 Enterprise Operations and Maintenance (EOM) Task Order (TO) is to provide USSOCOM, its Component Commands, its Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), and its deployed forces with Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services to maintain Network Operations (NetOps); maintain systems and network infrastructure; provide end user and common device support; provide configuration, change, license, and asset management; conduct training, and perform Install, Move, Add, Change (IMACs) services. The responsibilities and tasks associated with each requirement play a pivotal role to USSOCOM, the CIO/J6 organization, and ultimately the end-user who operate around the globe 24x7x365. 

 

The Cyber Endpoint Security Systems Engineer is responsible for the technical architecture, detection engineering, automated integration, platform modernization, and attack surface reduction across enterprise endpoint ecosystems. This role engineers and scales the endpoint security platform infrastructure (e.g., architecting resilient topologies, designing migrations to modern capabilities), develops detection-as-code capabilities, architects modern API integrations, and builds automated containment workflows to enhance defensive posture while minimizing operational overhead.

 

• →Min 12 years with HS Diploma, 10 years AS/AA degree, 8 years with BS/BA degree
• →A DoW TS/SCI clearance is required
• →Security +
• →Must be DoW 8140 compliant under the Work Role Code 462 – Control Systems Security Specialist - Intermediate level or higher.

 

• Endpoint Security Platform Management
• Threat Detection and Analysis
• Security Automation and Scripting
• SIEM Integration and Optimization
• Cloud Security Principles
• Network and System Fundamentals
• Compliance and Security Frameworks
• Problem Solving and Troubleshooting
• Technical Documentation
• Continuous Learning and Adaptability

$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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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.

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