Cybersecurity Specialist Manager Job at Peraton, Washington DC

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  • Peraton
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Program Overview

About The Role

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe and connected.

We’re looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission — you’ll define it.

We’re seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist Manager to provide advanced cyber defense and compliance expertise for the FAA’s most critical automation platforms, including ERAMS, STARS, ATOP, MEARTS, TFDM, TFMS, AAC, and others. In this role, you’ll take on the challenge of protect ing these complex systems from evolving cyber threats while enabling secure design, implementation, and sustainment that keeps the NAS operational 24/7.

This isn’t just a cybersecurity role — it’s a chance to influence national infrastructure, apply your expertise in Risk Management Framework (RMF), and help shape cybersecurity strategy for one of the most complex and vital transportation systems in the world.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead cyber defense strategies that protect FAA’s mission-critical automation systems against evolving threats.

  • Apply RMF principles across large-scale programs, guiding secure design and lifecycle management.

  • Assess risk, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with FAA and federal cybersecurity standards.

  • Deliver hands-on expertise in system sustainment, compliance validation, and secure implementation.

  • Partner with FAA leaders, engineers, and integration teams to embed cybersecurity into every layer of NAS modernization.

  • Play a key role in driving resilience, continuity, and security for national aviation operations.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10+ years of related experience, with BS (or equivalent experience).
  • Extensive experience delivering cybersecurity and cyber defense solutions for automation systems within large, complex organizations.
  • Strong knowledge of cyber threats and ability to tailor defense strategies to automation environments.
  • Hands-on experience applying RMF across technical projects and system lifecycles.
  • Experience supporting FAA or other mission-critical operations, with familiarity of NAS Automation systems (ERAMS, STARS, ATOP, MEARTS, TFDM, TFMS, AAC, etc.).
  • Ability to Obtain Public Trust Clearance

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SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

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.

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

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