Information Assurance and Security Specialist

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Health Savings Account

Disability insurance

EAP

Parental leave

401(k)

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a cleared Information Assurance Specialist to join a space and intelligence program. You will monitor cyber events, perform risk assessments, and drive security controls across cloud and on-premise environments.

The role requires a TS/SCI with polygraph, Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT certification, and hands-on RMF/NIST experience with federal agencies. Expect collaboration with engineering and operations to strengthen cybersecurity posture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in information security / IA.
• 4+ years of experience with RMF/NIST 800-53 for a U.S. Government agency.
• 2+ years of experience with vulnerability management across networks, operating systems, and software.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity tools such as Splunk, HBSS, Nessus Security Center; capable of designing user-focused dashboards and reports.
• Current Security+ or similar DoD 8570 IAT certification.
• Must possess an active TS/SCI with polygraph eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, analyzes, and detects cyber events and incidents; conducts risk assessments and audits; evaluates hardware, firmware, and software for security impact.
• Patch management and vulnerability remediation for IT assets; ensure compliance with benchmarks (DISA STIGs, CIS, SCAP).
• Ensure IS and cybersecurity plans, controls, processes, standards, policies, and procedures align with IS standards.
• 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.
• Communicate with the customer IA team about asset changes and evolving requirements.

Skills

NIST 800-53 RMF

Vulnerability management

Dashboards & reporting

Security+ or DoD 8570 IAT

TS/SCI with polygraph eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Splunk

HBSS

Nessus

Job description

About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

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

• 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

• 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

Details

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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO

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