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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. 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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
About The Role
We are seeking a Systems Engineer to support the analysis, design, integration, and implementation of complex systems. The Systems Engineer will work closely with users, government stakeholders, and technical teams to translate operational needs into comprehensive system requirements and architectures. Analyze user requirements, Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), and high-level system architectures to develop detailed system requirements specifications.
Lead systems engineering, design, development, and integration activities throughout the system lifecycle.
Collaborate with users and stakeholders to define and refine requirements, evaluate alternative technical approaches, and conduct feasibility studies. Provide technical leadership across the integration of requirements, system design, architecture, and emerging technologies. Develop and maintain system architecture, system design, engineering, and other technical documentation. Support system development and implementation planning, including the development and assessment of Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMPs), system integration plans, and test plans.
Integrate new capabilities, technologies, and system designs into existing operational environments. Interface directly with Government stakeholders on Systems Engineering technical matters, including requirements, issues, risks,
and technical challenges. Ensure the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of Systems Engineering deliverables and work products. Identify and resolve technical issues and conflicts while coordinating solutions across engineering and program teams. Communicate technical concepts, recommendations, and project status effectively to program personnel, Government stakeholders, senior leadership, and executive audiences.
Qualifications
20+ years of Systems Engineering experience supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity, with demonstrated experience planning, leading, and executing Systems Engineering activities.
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. An additional five (5) years of relevant Systems
Engineering experience may be substituted for the degree
Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph
Demonstrated experience developing Functional Requirements Documents (FRDs) and translating business and operational needs into clear, actionable technical requirements for software developers, testers, and project managers
Experience defining detailed functional and technical requirements that describe system behavior, data processing, interfaces, workflows, and business objectives
Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies and requirements management, including requirements elicitation, analysis, decomposition, derivation, traceability, and validation.
Details
Target Salary Range: $176,000 - $282,000. 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. 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.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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. 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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
About The Role
We are seeking a Systems Engineer to support the analysis, design, integration, and implementation of complex systems. The Systems Engineer will work closely with users, government stakeholders, and technical teams to translate operational needs into comprehensive system requirements and architectures. Analyze user requirements, Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), and high-level system architectures to develop detailed system requirements specifications.
Lead systems engineering, design, development, and integration activities throughout the system lifecycle.
Collaborate with users and stakeholders to define and refine requirements, evaluate alternative technical approaches, and conduct feasibility studies. Provide technical leadership across the integration of requirements, system design, architecture, and emerging technologies. Develop and maintain system architecture, system design, engineering, and other technical documentation. Support system development and implementation planning, including the development and assessment of Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMPs), system integration plans, and test plans.
Integrate new capabilities, technologies, and system designs into existing operational environments. Interface directly with Government stakeholders on Systems Engineering technical matters, including requirements, issues, risks,
and technical challenges. Ensure the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of Systems Engineering deliverables and work products. Identify and resolve technical issues and conflicts while coordinating solutions across engineering and program teams. Communicate technical concepts, recommendations, and project status effectively to program personnel, Government stakeholders, senior leadership, and executive audiences.
Qualifications
20+ years of Systems Engineering experience supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity, with demonstrated experience planning, leading, and executing Systems Engineering activities.
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. An additional five (5) years of relevant Systems
Engineering experience may be substituted for the degree
Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph
Demonstrated experience developing Functional Requirements Documents (FRDs) and translating business and operational needs into clear, actionable technical requirements for software developers, testers, and project managers
Experience defining detailed functional and technical requirements that describe system behavior, data processing, interfaces, workflows, and business objectives
Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies and requirements management, including requirements elicitation, analysis, decomposition, derivation, traceability, and validation.
Details
Target Salary Range: $176,000 - $282,000. 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. 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.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cyber security advisor jobs.
- Five or more years of experience in information security, risk management, or a related field
- Active CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification recognized by the employer
- Demonstrated ability to assess and communicate cybersecurity risk to executive stakeholders
- Hands-on experience with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls
- Experience conducting or overseeing security audits, assessments, or penetration test reviews
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or a related discipline
Tips for Your Cyber Security Advisor Job Search
Align certifications to the target sector
Defense and government contractors weight CISSP and Security+ heavily, while financial services roles often prioritize CISM or CRISC. Listing the cert that matches the posting's sector in your resume headline moves you past early screening filters faster.
Quantify advisory outcomes on your resume
Hiring managers for advisory roles want evidence of influence, not just technical tasks. Replace vague bullets with outcomes: how many business units you advised, what risk reduction a recommendation produced, or how a framework you introduced changed a client's security posture.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists cyber security advisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by regulation, not just industry
Many cyber security advisor roles are driven by specific compliance requirements like HIPAA, FedRAMP, or CMMC. Search by those terms alongside the job title to surface roles where your regulatory experience is the primary qualification, not a secondary one.
Prepare a scenario answer for the CISO conversation
Interviews for advisory roles frequently include a scenario where you must explain a complex risk to a non-technical executive. Practice framing a technical control failure in business impact language so your answer demonstrates both technical depth and communication skill.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Advisory roles vary widely in whether you own recommendations or only deliver them. Before accepting an offer, clarify whether you have authority to escalate findings directly to leadership, since that distinction shapes career growth and the work itself.
Cyber Security Advisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most cyber security advisors?
The most active employers for cyber security advisors right now are Peraton, Armison Tech, and Hoplite, and the most openings are in Maryland, Virginia, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in sectors with heavy regulatory obligations, including defense contracting, financial services, and healthcare.
How many cyber security advisor jobs are remote?
About 33% of cyber security advisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the advisory nature of the work. Roles focused on policy development, compliance guidance, and executive-level risk communication tend to allow remote arrangements more often than hands-on security engineering or on-site government contractor positions.
How do you become a cyber security advisor?
Start by building a foundation in a technical security role such as security analyst, penetration tester, or security engineer. From there, pursue a recognized certification like CISSP or CISM to signal advisory-level competency. Seek projects that require communicating risk findings to non-technical stakeholders, since advisory roles reward that skill as much as technical depth. A progression through senior individual contributor positions before moving into a dedicated advisory title is the most common path.
Can you get hired as a cyber security advisor without much experience?
Entry into advisory roles directly is rare, but junior advisory and associate consultant positions do exist and are worth targeting. Focus on roles at smaller firms or managed security service providers where junior staff rotate through advisory tasks. A relevant certification, demonstrated ability to write clear risk summaries, and any experience presenting security findings to non-technical audiences all strengthen an early-career application more than technical tool proficiency alone.
What does the cyber security advisor interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages. An initial recruiter screen assesses background and fit, followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on past advisory engagements and communication style. A technical or case-study round tests your ability to assess a scenario and frame recommendations for a business audience. Final rounds often include a panel with security leadership or a cross-functional stakeholder group to evaluate how you handle competing priorities and executive-level questions.
Where can I find and apply to cyber security advisor jobs?
You can find and apply to cyber security advisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the job page.
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