Information Assurance Security Specialist

Peraton; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a cleared Information Assurance Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team, contributing to a next-generation satellite terminal on a mission-critical Space and Intelligence Program. The role emphasizes risk assessment, RMF compliance, vulnerability management, and security event analysis.

Ideal candidates will have a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT certification, and hands-on experience with Splunk and Nessus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience.
• Experience with NIST 800-53 RMF with a U.S. Government agency.
• One year of experience with vulnerability management for networks, operating systems, and software.
• Familiarity with cyber security tools such as Splunk, 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 TS/SCI and the ability to pass a polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, analyzes, and detects cyber events and incidents within information systems and networks.
• Develop techniques and procedures for risk assessments and compliance audits.
• Plan and conduct security authorization reviews and assurance case development.
• Review requests for security relevant changes to mission infrastructures.
• Perform patch management and vulnerability remediation for IT assets.
• Ensure that IS and cyber security plans, controls, processes, standards, policies, and procedures are aligned with IS standards.
• Support the implementation of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and IAM controls.
• Conduct security reviews for third-party applications and vendors to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Communicates with customer IA team regarding asset changes and evolving IA requirements.
• Assist in securing cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) through security controls.
• Work with engineering and operations to update procedures for positive cybersecurity outcomes.

Skills

RMF/NIST 800-53

Vulnerability management

Security+ / DoD 8570 IAT

TS/SCI with polygraph

Cybersecurity monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Splunk

Nessus

Security Center

Job description

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience
• Experience with NIST 800-53 security controls and Risk Management Framework (RMF) process with a U.S. Government agency.
• One year of experience with vulnerability management for networks, operating systems, and software.
• Familiarity with Cyber security tools such as Splunk, 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

Desired qualifications:

• Splunk reports and dashboards

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.
• Performs security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop a security risk management plan
• Plan and conduct security authorization reviews and assurance case development for initial installation of systems and networks.
• Reviews requests for security relevant changes to mission infrastructures, ensuring risk is adequately mitigated
• 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