Cleared IA & Cyber Security Specialist (TS/SCI/Poly)

Peraton; Herndon, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a cleared Information Assurance Specialist to join a mult-disciplinary team developing a next-generation satellite terminal for a space and intelligence program. This role involves monitoring cyber events, performing RMF/NIST–based risk assessments, patch management, and supporting Zero Trust/IAM implementations.

A TS/SCI clearance and polygraph are required. The position emphasizes collaboration with engineering and operations, cloud security, and third-party risk reviews to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience.
• 4+ years of experience with NIST 800-53 controls and RMF with a U.S. Government agency.
• 2+ years of experience with vulnerability management for networks, operating systems, and software.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity tools such as Splunk, HBSS, Nessus; capable of designing dashboards and reports.
• Current Security+ or similar DoD 8570 IAT certification.
• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to pass a polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, analyzes, and detects cyber events and incidents; develop risk assessment procedures; evaluate hardware/software for security impact; investigate incidents.
• Patch management and vulnerability remediation for IT assets; ensure compliance with benchmarks (DISA STIGs, CIS).
• Ensure IS and cybersecurity plans, controls, processes, standards, and procedures align with IS standards.
• Support Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and IAM controls implementation.
• Conduct security reviews for third-party applications and vendors to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Communicate with the customer IA team regarding asset changes and evolving IA requirements.
• Assist in securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) with CASB, CSPM, and cloud encryption.
• Collaborate with engineering/operations to update procedures and SOPs for positive cyber outcomes.

Skills

NIST 800-53 controls

RMF process

Vulnerability management

Splunk

HBSS

Nessus

IAT Certification

TS/SCI clearance

Polygraph

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Splunk

HBSS

Nessus

Job description

Peraton is seeking a cleared Information Assurance Specialist to join a mult-disciplinary team developing a next-generation satellite terminal for a space and intelligence program. This role involves monitoring cyber events, performing RMF/NIST–based risk assessments, patch management, and supporting Zero Trust/IAM implementations.

A TS/SCI clearance and polygraph are required. The position emphasizes collaboration with engineering and operations, cloud security, and third-party risk reviews to