Network Security Engineer
Peraton
Chantilly, VA · Posted October 16, 2026
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About the job
- Deconfliction with mission partners. - Scripting and development experience with Python, SQL, Web Applications, Networking; experience in cyber. - Extensive experience serving in a senior network security engineer position or other relevant cyber security position. - Resource will work closely with management and provide technical support to a multi-discipline team.