Information Assurance SME

Peraton; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Bethesda, MD seeks an Information Assurance SME for a major national security program. The role requires a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and will be located in Bethesda, MD.

You will respond to congressional inquiries on cybersecurity, develop baseline security requirements, and guide ICAM architecture while supporting ATO processes and risk analyses.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• Typically BS degree and 8–12 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in cybersecurity responsibility areas listed.
• Detail-oriented with high-quality output.
• Ability to adapt to shifting customer priorities.
• Expert knowledge in ATO process.
• Experience partnering across the IC.
• Solid background in network security and deploying tools.

Responsibilities

• Respond to congressional inquiries on Cybersecurity issues and turn needs into requirements.
• Develop and maintain a list of architecture needs, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Analyze cybersecurity best practices to identify gaps and improvements.
• Publish baseline security requirements for common enterprise services.
• Conduct critical path, risk, and dependency analyses.
• Define ATO integration expectations for IT services.

Skills

TS/SCI Polygraph

Network security

Risk management

IC collaboration

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Clear communication

Education

BS degree

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

Exciting opening for an Information Assurance SME to support a large customer organization in the fast-growing National Security Group. This position is located in Bethesda; MD. Candidates must possess a TS/SCI Polygraph security clearance.

Primary responsibilities and tasks may include some or all of the following:Respond to congressional inquiries on Cybersecurity issues; turning cybersecurity needs and capabilities into requirements and detailed technical solutions; developing and maintaining a list of Cybersecurity Architecture needs, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans; analyzing cybersecurity best practices to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.

Be able to contribute meaningful input to Cybersecurity policies. You will also be developing and publishing baseline security requirements for common enterprise services to ensure capabilities are in compliance with cybersecurity directives and policies; conducting critical path analysis, risk analysis, and task dependency analysis; developing security requirements and constraints to provide input to foundational technical documents, including program architectural artifacts, business cases, and concept of operations.

• Assisting with Authority to Operate (ATO) process
• Assessing program ability to attain an ATO
• Providing guidance and recommendations for Security related issues
• Diagram an interim and future architecture for ICAM implementation
• Define/communicate ATO integration expectations for all IT services
• Working with Service Providers to ensure systems are integrate-able
• Act as the SME for all Cybersecurity questions and concerns for the customer
• Willingness to assist in areas outside of Cybersecurity as necessary
• Familiarity with Microelectronics
• Firm understanding of the Cybersecurity requirements across the IC

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Typically require BS degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience in order to operate within the scope contemplated by the level. Additonal four years of experience may be exchanged for Bachelor's degree requirements.
• Experience in cybersecurity responsibility areas listed above.
• Detail-oriented, ability to consistently provide high-quality products that are concise, thorough, and accurate.
• Ability to adapt in response to shifts in customer priorities.
• Expert knowledge in ATO process
• Experience partnering across the IC
• Experience in Risk Management
• Must have a solid background in Network security and experience deploying tools to various networks.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. 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 athttps://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.