Info Assurance SME — ICAM, Zero Trust & Policy

Peraton; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized benefits for you and depend

25 days of PTO

Bonus plan

Job summary

Peraton in Bethesda, MD, is seeking an Information Assurance SME to support a major National Security program. The role focuses on translating cybersecurity needs into concrete requirements, shaping architecture, and ensuring compliance with directives.

You will collaborate across the IC and contribute to policy inputs. Applicants should hold TS/SCI with Polygraph and a BS/BA with 12–15 years of relevant experience, with strong written and oral communication skills and a detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• BS/BA degree with 12–15 years of related experience.
• Experience turning cybersecurity needs into requirements and detailed solutions.
• Familiarity with IC policy, DNI processes, ICAM and Zero Trust concepts.

Responsibilities

• Respond to congressional inquiries on Cybersecurity issues.
• Turn cybersecurity needs and capabilities into requirements and detailed technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain a list of Cybersecurity Architecture needs, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Analyze cybersecurity best practices to identify gaps and opportunities.
• Contribute input to Cybersecurity policies and ICAM/Zero Trust trajectories.

Skills

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Cybersecurity experience

Secure cloud architecture

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Identity & Access Management

Experience with IC partnerships

Education

BS/BA degree

12–15 years relevant experience

Job description

Peraton in Bethesda, MD, is seeking an Information Assurance SME to support a major National Security program. The role focuses on translating cybersecurity needs into concrete requirements, shaping architecture, and ensuring compliance with directives.

You will collaborate across the IC and contribute to policy inputs. Applicants should hold TS/SCI with Polygraph and a BS/BA with 12–15 years of relevant experience, with strong written and oral communication skills and a detail-oriented mindset.