Information Assurance/Security Engineer Manager

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Information Assurance/Security Engineer Manager to support the Department of Homeland Security. This role involves managing cybersecurity teams, ensuring compliance with security policies, and conducting risk assessments. The position is fully remote, offering a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in cybersecurity management.
• Experience managing cybersecurity teams and government contact center operations.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage task order support functions for cybersecurity.
• Monitor and report on cybersecurity activities and compliance.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk Management

Incident Response

Leadership

Communication

Education

BA/BS Degree

Job description

Information Assurance/Security Engineer Manager

Peraton is seeking an Information Assurance/Security Engineer Manager to join our team supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The role involves applying federal laws, DHS & TSA directives, policies, standards, and industry best practices in Incident Response & Cybersecurity, including FISMA, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, & NIST RMF for data security and incident management.

This position is 100% remote.

Responsibilities

1. Organize, direct, and manage task order support functions for the Information Assurance & Cyber Security Division (IAD).
2. Support ICAM, Incident Response, Cybersecurity Support, and Risk Management & Compliance Services.
3. Serve as an SME to resolve day-to-day cybersecurity issues.
4. Coordinate with divisions, System Owners, ISSO, TSA offices, and stakeholders.
5. Monitor and report on cybersecurity activities.
6. Identify improvements in tools, processes, and procedures.
7. Manage infrastructure security risks and ensure compliance with security policies.
8. Perform vulnerability management, DHS ISVM compliance, and remediation.
9. Document and report on vulnerability remediation efforts.
10. Provide technical and programmatic IA services supporting network security.
11. Develop security documentation following RMF guidelines.
12. Support assessment and authorization processes, conduct risk assessments.
13. Analyze policies and recommend gap closures.
14. Develop and evaluate security tools and configurations.
15. Conduct security audits and develop risk mitigation solutions.
16. Develop strategies for privacy, risk management, and e-authentication.
17. Support security architecture development for evolving requirements.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship; ability to obtain DHS EOD clearance.
• 10 years of experience.
• Experience managing cybersecurity teams.
• Extensive TSA leadership experience.
• Experience as an IA Manager.
• Experience in government contact center operations.
• 7 years project management experience.
• Ability to identify and communicate risks.

Required Certifications:

• ITIL 4 Certification (by AOR).
• Security certifications such as CISSP or CISM.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA/BS Degree.
• Strong communication and business skills.

Peraton is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. Salary range: $104,000 - $166,000. Apply directly on our website.