Task Lead (IT Operations)

peraton· Project Management
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📍 Linthicum, MD, USFULL TIME

About this role

Responsibilities

About the Role

The Task Lead will provide overall management and oversight of all activities performed by approximately 40 IT personnel. This technical task lead will facilitate Government and Contractor communications, apply industry-best standards and proven methodologies to track and document requirements and activities, and ensure all tasks are accomplished in accordance with program requirements. The Task Lead will be responsible for the quality and efficiency of the team's performance and will assist the Government with financial and business processes in collaboration with the Program Management Team.

 

Responsibilities

  • Provide overall management and oversight of all IT personnel and activities
  • Facilitate seamless communication between Government and Contractor teams
  • Track and document all requirements and activities using industry-best standards for continuous Government monitoring and evaluation
  • Ensure the quality and efficiency of the team's performance in meeting all requirements
  • Assist the Government with financial and business processes related to the contract in conjunction with the Program Management Team
  • Proactively alert the Government to potential issues

 

This position requires full-time, onsite attendance Monday through Friday in the Baltimore metropolitan area. 

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Clearance requirement: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility
  • PMP certification required
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering
  • 12 years of experience, including supervisory or management experience
  • One of the following active certifications required:
    • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
    • Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
    • CompTIA Cloud+
    • CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+)
    • Federal IT Security Professional-Designer-NG (FITSP-D)
    • GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA)
    • GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)

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 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 do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$146,000 - $234,000. 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.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Task Lead (IT Operations) position at peraton located?
This Task Lead (IT Operations) role at peraton is based in Linthicum, MD, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Task Lead (IT Operations) role at peraton full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Task Lead (IT Operations) role in the Project Management department at peraton.
Which team or department does the Task Lead (IT Operations) at peraton belong to?
This Task Lead (IT Operations) position is part of the Project Management department at peraton. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Task Lead (IT Operations) job at peraton posted?
This Task Lead (IT Operations) position at peraton was posted on Jun 2, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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