External Job Posting Title Information Assurance and Security Specialist

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

Responsibilities

Ready to make an impact! Peraton has an exciting opportunity for a cleared Information Assurance Specialist join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team, developing a next generation satellite terminal on a mission critical Space and Intelligence Program.

Responsibilities of the position:

The Information Assurance Specialist will be responsible for the following but not limited to:

• Monitors, analyzes, and detects cyber events and incidents within information systems and networks under general supervision. Develop techniques and procedures for conducting IS and cyber security risk assessments and compliance audits, evaluation and testing of hardware, firmware, and software for possible impact on system security, and the investigation and resolution of security incidents such as intrusion, attacks, or leaks.
• Perform patch management and vulnerability remediation for IT assets, ensuring compliance with security benchmarks (DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, SCAP).
• Ensures that IS and cyber security plans, controls, processes, standards, policies, and procedures are aligned with IS standards and overall IS and cyber security.
• Support the implementation of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and Identity & Access Management (IAM) controls.
• Conduct security reviews for third-party applications and vendors to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Communicates frequently with customer IA team regarding any asset changes, determine impact of any upcoming policy changes, and flow down information about other evolving IA requirements
• Assist in securing cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) through security controls like CASB, CSPM, and cloud encryption.
• Work with engineering and operations teams to review and update procedures and SOPs to produce positive cybersecurity outcomes

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience
• Four (4+) years of experience with NIST 800-53 security controls and Risk Management Framework (RMF) process with a U.S. Government agency.
• Two (2+) years of experience with vulnerability management for networks, operating systems, and software.
• Familiarity with Cyber security tools such as Splunk, HBSS, Nessus Security Center, etc. Capable of designing user-focused dashboards and reports.
• Current Security+ or similar DoD 8570 IAT certification
• Must possess an active, current Top Secret/sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) and the ability to pass a polygraph

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

$104,000 - $166,000. 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.