Peraton is developing the next generation of missioncritical commandandcontrol and enterprise software capabilities supporting the U.S. Governments space communications infrastructure. Our team is responsible for delivering secure resilient services that enable modern scalable and trusted mission operations for the decade ahead.
As a Crypto Product Manager you will lead the technical strategy and design direction for cryptographic services across the platform. You will drive decisions involving PKI architecture key management and identity-centric security models while partnering closely with engineering teams to deliver secure interoperable solutions. This role blends deep cryptographic expertise with product ownership responsibilities to ensure mission systems meet stringent security and performance requirements.
What youll do:
Define and manage the product vision roadmap and technical requirements for cryptographic services including PKI key management and identity-based security capabilities.
Serve as the primary authority for cryptographic design decisions ensuring alignment with program architecture Zero Trust principles and mission security needs.
Oversee the design and integration of OAuth 2.0 JWT RBAC ABAC certificate lifecycle management and device endorsement capabilities within mission software.
Lead the development of Pythonbased cryptographic automation workflows including key generation certificate signing issuance pipelines and PKI integration tools.
Collaborate with engineering teams security stakeholders and program leadership to drive secure-by-design implementation and resolve complex cryptographic challenges.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
A minimum of 8 years of experience with a BS/BA in Systems Engineering Aerospace Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Science or related field; OR 6 years with MS/MA; OR 3 years with PhD. Four (4) years of additional work experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors degree
This position requires the candidate possess a minimum of Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI. The candidate must maintain the clearance
Experience gathering customer requirements and translating operational needs into prioritized product capabilities and technical roadmaps
Understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificate lifecycle management key management systems cryptographic algorithms and digital identity
Knowledge of classical and post-quantum cryptography concepts hybrid cryptographic migration strategies and cryptographic agility.
Understanding of Zero Trust architectures identity and access management and secure system design principles.
Experience prioritizing product backlogs and defining release plans using SaFE methodologies.
Experience in creating detailed product requirements user stories acceptance criteria and feature specifications
Demonstrated experience delivering product vision roadmap and technical capabilities briefings to executive leadership customers and engineering teams.
Understanding of cloud-native architectures REST APIs microservices containerized deployments and secure software development practices.
Working knowledge of OAuth 2.0 JWT RBAC ABAC and secure authentication and authorization mechanisms.
Desired Qualifications:
Active TS/SCI
Ability to work closely with engineering security systems engineering test and program management teams throughout the product lifecycle.
Experience balancing customer priorities technical constraints security requirements and program schedules.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for white papers product demonstrations technical briefings and proposal support.
Benefits:
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participatein an attractive bonus plan
Peraton Overview
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 worlds 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 do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$135000 - $216000. 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 individuals 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.
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veterans or other characteristics protected by law.
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ResponsibilitiesPeraton is developing the next generation of missioncritical commandandcontrol and enterprise software capabilities supporting the U.S. Governments space communications infrastructure. Our team is responsible for delivering secure resilient services that enable modern scalable and tr...
Responsibilities
Peraton is developing the next generation of missioncritical commandandcontrol and enterprise software capabilities supporting the U.S. Governments space communications infrastructure. Our team is responsible for delivering secure resilient services that enable modern scalable and trusted mission operations for the decade ahead.
As a Crypto Product Manager you will lead the technical strategy and design direction for cryptographic services across the platform. You will drive decisions involving PKI architecture key management and identity-centric security models while partnering closely with engineering teams to deliver secure interoperable solutions. This role blends deep cryptographic expertise with product ownership responsibilities to ensure mission systems meet stringent security and performance requirements.
What youll do:
Define and manage the product vision roadmap and technical requirements for cryptographic services including PKI key management and identity-based security capabilities.
Serve as the primary authority for cryptographic design decisions ensuring alignment with program architecture Zero Trust principles and mission security needs.
Oversee the design and integration of OAuth 2.0 JWT RBAC ABAC certificate lifecycle management and device endorsement capabilities within mission software.
Lead the development of Pythonbased cryptographic automation workflows including key generation certificate signing issuance pipelines and PKI integration tools.
Collaborate with engineering teams security stakeholders and program leadership to drive secure-by-design implementation and resolve complex cryptographic challenges.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
A minimum of 8 years of experience with a BS/BA in Systems Engineering Aerospace Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Science or related field; OR 6 years with MS/MA; OR 3 years with PhD. Four (4) years of additional work experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors degree
This position requires the candidate possess a minimum of Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI. The candidate must maintain the clearance
Experience gathering customer requirements and translating operational needs into prioritized product capabilities and technical roadmaps
Understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificate lifecycle management key management systems cryptographic algorithms and digital identity
Knowledge of classical and post-quantum cryptography concepts hybrid cryptographic migration strategies and cryptographic agility.
Understanding of Zero Trust architectures identity and access management and secure system design principles.
Experience prioritizing product backlogs and defining release plans using SaFE methodologies.
Experience in creating detailed product requirements user stories acceptance criteria and feature specifications
Demonstrated experience delivering product vision roadmap and technical capabilities briefings to executive leadership customers and engineering teams.
Understanding of cloud-native architectures REST APIs microservices containerized deployments and secure software development practices.
Working knowledge of OAuth 2.0 JWT RBAC ABAC and secure authentication and authorization mechanisms.
Desired Qualifications:
Active TS/SCI
Ability to work closely with engineering security systems engineering test and program management teams throughout the product lifecycle.
Experience balancing customer priorities technical constraints security requirements and program schedules.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for white papers product demonstrations technical briefings and proposal support.
Benefits:
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participatein an attractive bonus plan
Peraton Overview
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 worlds 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 do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$135000 - $216000. 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 individuals 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.
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veterans or other characteristics protected by law.
Peraton provides innovative solutions for the most sensitive and critical programs in government today, developed and executed by scientists, engineers, and other experts.
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