Assistant Operations Manager / Active Top Secret
Peraton· Defense & Federal Services· Sep 11, 2026 · 2mo ago
Washington, D.C., United States
In office
Full-time
Manager
$86K–$138K
6+ years exp
Job description
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 6 years experience.
• 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.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI is required. • Selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a favorably adjudicated DHS background investigation (EOD) for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
• 4 years of specific, related Cyber Operations experience ideally.
• 8 or more years of overall experience.
• DHS Suitability at the SCI level.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Microsoft Access and/or Database Management experience.
• Experience in a 24x7 operations center environment supporting federal or national security missions.
Title: Assistant Operations Manager, Cyber Operations
Location: Peraton | Washington, DC (On-site)
Peraton is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager to support its Federal Strategic Cyber group in Washington, DC. This role provides direct support to the Operations Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations of a 24x7 Cyber Operations Center, with a focus on team development, process improvement, and mission delivery.
In this role, you will:
• 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 high 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 a diverse group of Information Technology and Security professionals across U.S. government agencies, foreign governments, and the private sector.
#CISA
Title: Assistant Operations Manager, Cyber Operations
Location: Peraton | Washington, DC (On-site)
Peraton is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager to support its Federal Strategic Cyber group in Washington, DC . This role provides direct support to the Operations Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations of a 24x7 Cyber Operations Center, with a focus on team development, process improvement, and mission delivery.
In this role, you will:
• 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 high 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 a diverse group of Information Technology and Security professionals across U.S. government agencies, foreign governments, and the private sector.
#CISA
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 6 years experience.
• 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.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI is required. • Selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a favorably adjudicated DHS background investigation (EOD) for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
• 4 years of specific, related Cyber Operations experience ideally.
• 8 or more years of overall experience.
• DHS Suitability at the SCI level.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Microsoft Access and/or Database Management experience.
• Experience in a 24x7 operations center environment supporting federal or national security missions.
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