Remote Information Assurance & Security Engineering Manager

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

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an Information Assurance/Security Engineer Manager to lead DHS/TSA cybersecurity efforts. This 100% remote role guides incident response, risk management, and compliance across IT security programs, coordinating with multiple stakeholders and divisions to protect secure data and systems.

The role requires strong project management, leadership, and information assurance expertise, with a focus on RMF, vulnerability management, and policy implementation in a government context.

Qualifications

• US citizenship and ability to obtain DHS EOD clearance.
• 10 years of experience with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 7 years of project management or equivalent experience in IT enterprise security.
• Experience as Information Assurance Manager and in government contact center operations management.
• ITIL 4 Certification and CISSP or CISM from an accredited organization.

Responsibilities

• Organize, direct, and manage task order operations for Information Assurance & Cyber Security Division.
• Support ICAM, Incident Response & Cybersecurity, and Risk Management & Compliance services.
• Serve as an information assurance and cybersecurity SME to resolve day‑to‑day issues.
• Coordinate with System Owners, ISSO, TSA offices and stakeholders responsible for security functions.
• Develop and implement security configurations, vulnerability management, and RMF deliverables.
• Provide assessment and authorization (A&A) support and contingency planning.
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments and documentation for programs.

Skills

Project management

Information assurance / cybersecurity

Risk assessment

Team leadership

Education

BA/BS degree

ITIL 4 Certification

CISSP or CISM

Job description

Peraton is seeking an Information Assurance/Security Engineer Manager to lead DHS/TSA cybersecurity efforts. This 100% remote role guides incident response, risk management, and compliance across IT security programs, coordinating with multiple stakeholders and divisions to protect secure data and systems.

The role requires strong project management, leadership, and information assurance expertise, with a focus on RMF, vulnerability management, and policy implementation in a government context.