Security Engineer — OR at Peraton

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. We operate at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. Our employees serve as valued partners to essential government agencies and support every branch of the U.S. armed forces, solving the most daunting challenges our customers face every day.

About the Role

Peraton is seeking an experienced Security Engineer to support the security, compliance, and maintenance of a large-scale, web-based government application. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing and sustaining a comprehensive security posture aligned with NIST SP 800-53 (Moderate), SOC 2 Type II, OWASP Top 10, and applicable state and federal regulatory requirements. You will work closely with program teams, agency stakeholders, and independent auditors to ensure continuous compliance, rapid incident response, and robust data protection across all environments.

This position is remote; however, candidates must reside within the Pacific Time Zone (PST) and be located in Oregon or Washington, or within close proximity to Salem, Oregon, to support occasional onsite travel requirements. A key aspect of this role involves ensuring all Agency Data remains within the United States or its territories at all times, with no overseas access, transmission, storage, or backup permitted.

Hiring Process

The application period for this job is estimated to be 30 days from the posting date, though 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.

Equal Opportunity

Peraton is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Work location

Work model: Remote

Pipeline Road, Clatsop County, Oregon, 97103, United States

Oregon

Key Responsibilities

check_circleDesign, implement, and maintain security controls aligned with NIST SP 800-53 (Moderate)
check_circleImplement TLS 1.2/1.3 and AES-256 encryption for data in transit and at rest
check_circleConduct SAST, DAST, and Software Composition Analysis within the secure development lifecycle
check_circleManage Software Bill of Materials and application allowlisting to prevent unauthorized execution
check_circleCoordinate annual independent security audits and deliver SOC 2 Type II reports
check_circleLead incident response activities and deliver breach notifications within 24 hours
check_circleManage cryptographic key lifecycle and perform data sanitization per NIST standards
check_circleSupport disaster recovery planning and geographically dispersed hosting operations
check_circleEnsure all agency data remains within the United States and its territories

Requirements

verifiedBachelors degree and 5 years experience, or Associates degree and 7 years, or High School diploma and 9 years
verifiedU.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
verifiedPass FBI NCIC fingerprint-based background check
verifiedReside in Oregon/Washington area
verified5+ years experience in information security engineering
verifiedExperience implementing NIST SP 800-53 (Moderate) controls
verifiedHands-on SOC 2 Type II audit experience
verifiedProficiency with OWASP Top 10
verifiedExperience deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
verifiedKnowledge of SAST, DAST, and SCA tools
verifiedExperience with TLS 1.2/1.3, AES-256, FIPS 140-2/140-3 encryption

Nice to Have

Experience supporting state or federal government IT systems or election infrastructure. Knowledge of Oregon Consumer Information Protection Act (OCIPA) and Oregon Statewide Information Security Standards. Familiarity with Oregon Executive Order 23-26 (AI governance requirements). Experience with Peraton Cloud Seed or similar government cloud environments. Relevant certifications: CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, AWS/Azure Security Specialty, or equivalent. Experience with geographically dispersed hosting and disaster recovery in government environments.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleMedical, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circleLife insurancecheck_circleHealth savings accountcheck_circleEmployee assistance program (EAP)Parental leave

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Nist SP 800-53, Soc 2 Type Ii, Owasp Top 10, TLS 1.2, Aes-256, Fips 140-2, Fips 140-3, Sast, Dast, Sca.

Education: Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or equivalent; Associate's degree with 7 years of experience or equivalent; High School diploma with 9 years of experience or equivalent.

Frequently asked questions about Security Engineer with Security Clearance at Peraton

What does a Security Engineer with Security Clearance at Peraton do?expand_more

In this Security Engineer with Security Clearance at Peraton role, you will design, implement, and maintain security controls aligned with nist sp 800-53 (moderate); implement tls 1.2/1.3 and aes-256 encryption for data in transit and at rest; conduct sast, dast, and software composition analysis within the secure development lifecycle; and manage software bill of materials and application allowlisting to prevent unauthorized execution.

What are the requirements for this Security Engineer with Security Clearance role?expand_more

Peraton is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelors degree and 5 years experience, or Associates degree and 7 years, or High School diploma and 9 years; U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder; Pass FBI NCIC fingerprint-based background check; Reside in Oregon/Washington area; 5+ years experience in information security engineering; and Experience implementing NIST SP 800-53 (Moderate) controls.

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Security Engineer with Security Clearance at Peraton is based in Pipeline Road, Clatsop County, Oregon, 97103, United States. This is a remote role.

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Peraton has listed this Security Engineer with Security Clearance role as remote.

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Security Engineer with Security Clearance at Peraton typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.

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Key skills for Security Engineer with Security Clearance at Peraton include Nist SP 800-53; Soc 2 Type Ii; Owasp Top 10; TLS 1.2; Aes-256; Fips 140-2; Fips 140-3; and Sast.

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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or equivalent; Associate's degree with 7 years of experience or equivalent; and High School diploma with 9 years of experience or equivalent.

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Security Engineer with Security Clearance