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Peraton delivers mission-critical cybersecurity solutions in support of the Department of Energy (DOE), protecting the networks, systems, and infrastructure that underpin our nation's energy security and nuclear enterprise. As a Cyber Systems Administrator on the CBOSS 2.0 program, you will serve as a key defender of DOE's network perimeter, responsible for the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of enterprise firewall infrastructure. In this role, you will work directly alongside DOE security personnel to enforce boundary protection policies, ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks, and safeguard mission-critical systems from evolving cyber threats, making a direct and measurable impact on the security posture of one of the most critical agencies in the U.S. government.
Responsibilities
Firewall Administration & Management
- Implement, configure, and maintain enterprise next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) in support of DOE network security requirements, ensuring continuous availability and integrity of perimeter defense systems
- Develop, review, and enforce firewall rule sets and Access Control Lists (ACLs) in accordance with the principle of least privilege, conducting periodic audits to identify and remediate unauthorized or anomalous access
- Design and maintain network segmentation, DMZ configurations, and traffic flow policies to enforce boundary protection controls
- Manage and tune Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) integrated with firewall infrastructure to detect, alert, and respond to network-based threats at the enterprise perimeter
Monitoring, Incident Response & Troubleshooting
- Monitor firewall logs, SIEM alerts, and network traffic flows to identify indicators of compromise, policy violations, and anomalous activity; escalate and respond to incidents per established DOE incident response procedures
- Diagnose and resolve firewall-related connectivity, performance, and security issues across enterprise LAN/WAN environments, minimizing operational impact to mission-critical DOE systems
Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. 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.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
