Information Assurance and Security, Lead Associate

Peraton is hiring a Computer Application Development Engineer for its Regional Cyber Center-Europe program.

Location: On-site, Wiesbaden, Germany

Potentially 2nd/3rd Shift work

Required:

• 5 years of application development and engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or Business Administration; 11 years for relevant experience may substitute for degree
• Must meet TESA Qualifications
• DoD 8140 - IT (System Administrator) - Advanced
• Certifications — must hold active certifications (one of the following):
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
  • DXSpectrum Administrator
  • Netcool Administrator, EM2P
  • DISA ACAS Certification
• Minimum of 5 years developing/maintaining applications (Microsoft Azure, CA Spectrum, Oracle, HP ArcSight, CA CAPC, Web-based EOC); 4 years TCP/IP Networks; 2 years UNIX/Microsoft server platforms; 2 years enterprise network monitoring; 2 years U.S. military command and control or commercial LAN/WAN systems experience
• U.S. citizenship required
• Active DoD SECRET clearance or higher

Preferred:

• Proficiency in Python and/or Java for backend application development and automation scripting
• Experience with REST API development and integration using frameworks such as Flask, FastAPI, or Spring Boot
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps pipelines for CI/CD and application lifecycle management
• Working knowledge of CA Spectrum or IBM Netcool for enterprise network fault and performance management
• Experience with HP ArcSight ESM for log management, correlation rule development, and SIEM administration
• Familiarity with ACAS/Nessus vulnerability scanning and DISA STIG compliance reporting
• Experience with Jira or similar tools for agile project tracking and software development management
• Understanding of DoD RMF processes and experience supporting ATO documentation for software systems

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain network management and monitoring applications using Microsoft Azure cloud services, CA Spectrum, HP ArcSight, CA CAPC, and web-based Enterprise Operations Center (EOC) tools supporting RCC-E DoDIN operations
• Administer and optimize enterprise monitoring platforms (CA Spectrum, IBM Netcool) including configuration of fault management, performance dashboards, and automated alerting to support 24/7 network operations
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and integration scripts to enable data exchange between network management systems, SIEM platforms, and operational dashboards used by RCC-E network operations staff
• Manage the full application development lifecycle — including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and documentation — for custom tools supporting Army network operations and cyber defense missions
• Administer DISA ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution) infrastructure, maintaining scanner configurations, managing scan schedules, and producing vulnerability reports for RMF compliance and IAVA tracking
• Collaborate with network engineers, system administrators, and cybersecurity personnel to evaluate, integrate, and sustain commercial and government-off-the-shelf (COTS/GOTS) applications within the RCC-E operational environment