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Peraton

Runs and secures technology for federal agencies

Assistant Operations Manager - Cyber Operations

Security Operations & Incident ResponseConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWashington, DC, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree and a minimum of 6 years of experience.
  • A minimum of 4 years of Cybersecurity Operations, Exercise, or Training experience.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting or contributing to a cybersecurity function or planning operation.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • An active Top Secret security clearance is required, with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
  • The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a favorably adjudicated Department of Homeland Security background investigation for continued employment.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Operations Manager in overseeing Cyber Operations Center resources to ensure optimal performance across incoming customer inquiries, projects, and administrative responsibilities.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining a requirements measurement framework, providing feedback to team members on customer service, communication, and technical skills to enhance deliverable quality.
  • Serve as the first line of resolution for daily operational issues, escalating complex or high-impact matters to the Operations Manager as appropriate.
  • Support team lead development by mentoring, coaching, and assisting in setting technical goals to sustain a high-performance operational environment.
  • Assist with the preparation and maintenance of documented processes, procedures, and performance metrics in support of operational and contractual requirements.
  • Support the development and updating of plans for deliverables, including metric collection, training, and exercise preparation.
  • Contribute to the production of high-quality deliverables such as white papers, briefings, and recommendations for senior U.S. government officials.
  • Help maintain employee morale by fostering a collaborative, mission-focused team culture.
  • Support the Operations Manager in budget preparation, business planning, and administrative functions.
  • Conduct focused analyses to support the identification, refinement, and prioritization of Cyber Operations requirements.
  • Work effectively with Information Technology and Security professionals across U.S. government agencies, foreign governments, and the private sector.

Desired Qualifications

  • Four years of specific, related Cyber Operations experience is preferred.
  • Eight or more years of overall experience is preferred.
  • Department of Homeland Security Suitability at the SCI level is preferred.
  • CompTIA Security+ certification is preferred.
  • Microsoft Access and/or database management experience is preferred.
  • Experience in a 24x7 operations center environment supporting federal or national security missions is preferred.

About the Company

Peraton

Runs and secures technology for federal agencies

Peraton builds and runs secure technology for American defense, intelligence, space, and civilian agencies, from military networks to satellite ground stations. In 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration chose it to manage the overhaul of the nation's air traffic control system, replacing copper wiring with fiber and upgrading radar and radios. Its engineers, many holding security clearances, run and defend agency networks and data centers, write mission software, and operate space and communications systems, and agencies pay for this work through multiyear contracts. Peraton was formed in 2017, when private-equity firm Veritas Capital bought Harris Corporation's government IT business, and is based in Reston, Virginia.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$60M
Headquarters
Reston, VA
Founded
2017

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