Remote Cyber Systems Security Lead — RMF & Cloud

Peraton

Herndon (VA)

Remote

USD 104,000 - 166,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Remote Cyber System Security Technical Lead to guide RMF governance, ATO efforts, and cloud security across enterprise IT, with emphasis on AWS GovCloud and federal compliance. The ideal candidate will lead security programs, manage risk, and coordinate assessments for federal environments while ensuring continuous monitoring and adherence to security controls.

Join Peraton’s team to drive secure solutions for critical government systems and collaborate with cross-functional

Qualifications

U.S. citizen with ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience, or HS diploma with 12+ years.
7+ years in Application Security.
AWS Security certification and multiple security certifications (e.g., CISSP/CISM).

Responsibilities

Lead ATO efforts for new applications, products, cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google).
Manage cybersecurity policies, procedures, and risk mitigation strategies for on-site and networked systems.
Identify security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks; develop and oversee POA&Ms.
Analyze systems for compliance with mandated security controls and document non-compliance and mitigation statements.
Maintain continuous monitoring and update security attributes to ensure ongoing compliance with frameworks.
Coordinate security assessments, audits, and reviews aligned with federal regulations and agency mandates.