DOJ Security Assessment and Authorization Program

Peraton; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is staffing a five-year program focused on DOJ security assessment and authorization. The role involves delivering security engineering, control assessments, audit readiness, and GRC support across diverse systems, including cloud environments and SaaS.

The team collaborates with ISSOs, ISSEs, SCAs, and architects to maintain proper authorization and continuous monitoring. Locations span Washington, DC / NCR; Quantico, Winchester, Huntsville, and nearby sites.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required.
• Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain access to compartmented information (TS/SCI) and a polygraph as dictated by the program/contract.
• DoD 8140.3 Certification Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Staff security engineering, control assessments, audit readiness, and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) support across systems at multiple classification levels, including cloud environments and SaaS platforms.
• The mission is to ensure systems are properly assessed, authorized, and continuously monitored.
• Collaborate with senior cybersecurity professionals across ISSOs, ISSEs, SCAs, security architects, cloud developers, cybersecurity analysts, and IT professionals.

Skills

US Citizenship

TS/SCI clearance

Polygraph

Job description

DOJ Security Assessment and Authorization Program

Job Locations: US-DC-Washington | US-AL-Huntsville | US-VA-Quantico | US-VA-Winchester

Requisition ID: 2026-171604

Position Category: Information Technology

Clearance: Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Responsibilities

Peraton is staffing a five-year contract supporting an established federal enterprise cybersecurity program. The team will provide security engineering, control assessments, audit readiness, and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) support across systems at multiple classification levels, including cloud environments and SaaS platforms.

The mission: ensure systems are properly assessed, authorized, and continuously monitored.

We're connecting with Senior, SME, and Lead cybersecurity professionals ahead of an anticipated award:

• Information Systems Security Officers (ISSOs)
• Information Systems Security Engineers (ISSEs)
• Security Control Assessors (SCAs)
• Security Architects
• Cloud Developers
• Cybersecurity Analysts
• Information Security Specialists
• IT Compliance Managers
• IT SMEs

Program locations include Washington, DC / NCR; Quantico, VA; Winchester, VA; Clarksburg, WV; and Huntsville, AL. Specific locations vary by position.

Specific locations vary by position.

If you currently support this work, we welcome the opportunity to connect.

Opportunities are contingent upon contract award. Current postings reflect customer-provided labor category requirements; descriptions may be refined following award.

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Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Must have a minimum of a Top Secret (TS) security clearance with the ability to obtain access to compartmented Information (TS/SCI) and a polygraph as dictated by the program/contract.
• DoD 8140.3 Certification Requirements

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

$135,000 - $216,000. 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.