Security Manager (TX DIR)

Peraton; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Security Manager (TX DIR) to provide security leadership across the contract. The role involves policy development, incident management, vulnerability oversight, and compliance with TX-RAMP Level 2, TAC 202, CJIS, and IRS 1075.

The ideal candidate will lead security governance within a complex government IT environment, coordinate SOC 2 Type 2 audits, and report threats to DIR while coordinating with the Technical Director.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Overall accountability for security policy, procedures, planning, evaluation, and technology.
• Track, remediate, and report on threats and trends to DIR.
• Work with the Technical Director and DIR to address threats.
• Provide compliance oversight for TX-RAMP Level 2, TAC 202, CJIS, IRS 1075, MARS-E.
• Coordinate the annual SOC 2 Type 2 audit and corrective actions.
• Manage SOC 2 Type 2 corrective action plans.
• Track, report, and remediate security incidents per TAC 202.
• Develop the annual security plan and integrate with GRC.
• Oversee vulnerability scanning and quarterly baselines.
• Provide governance across a multi-vendor government IT environment.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Governance & risk mgmt

Incident response

SIEM management

Security architecture

Zero-trust

CISSP/CISM

CJIS compliance

Communication to stakeholders

Tools

SIEM

GRC tools

Job description

Security Manager (TX DIR)

Job Locations

US-TX-Home

Requisition ID: 2026-170577

Position Category: Intel and Threat Analysis

Clearance: Agency Clearance

Responsibilities

Peraton is hiring a Security Manager. The qualified candidate will provide security leadership across the contract, including security policy, procedures, planning, evaluation, technology, compliance, incident management, vulnerability management, and GRC. The Security Director coordinates through the Technical Director.

Candidates must be located in the Austin, TX metropolitan area, or San Angelo, TX as applicable or willing to relocate to the Austin, TX metropolitan area.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall accountability for security policy, procedures, planning, evaluation, and technology.
• Track, remediate, and report on current and emerging threats and trends to DIR.
• Work with the Technical Director and DIR to address current and planned future threats.
• Provide compliance oversight for:
• TX-RAMP Level 2
• TAC 202
• CJIS
• IRS Publication 1075
• MARS-E
• Coordinate the annual SOC 2 Type 2 audit.
• Manage SOC 2 Type 2 corrective action plans.
• Track, report, and remediate security incidents in accordance with TAC Chapter 202.
• Develop the annual security plan.
• Integrate security activities with GRC processes.
• Oversee vulnerability scanning.
• Conduct quarterly Master Security Baseline Configuration Health Checks.
• Provide security governance and accountability across a complex multi-vendor government IT environment.
• Coordinate with technical and service delivery leadership on security risks, remediation, compliance, and emerging threats.

Security Compliance and Expertise

The successful candidate should be able to provide leadership and oversight across:

• TX-RAMP Level 2
• FedRAMP Moderate
• TAC Chapter 202
• CJIS Security Policy
• IRS Publication 1075
• MARS-E SOC 2
• Type 2 Zero-Trust Architecture
• SIEM / Threat Hunting Security
• Incident Response Vulnerability Management GRC

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of experience, may have supervisory or lead experience
• 8+ years of cybersecurity leadership experience on government IT contracts.
• TX-RAMP Level 2 or FedRAMP Moderate equivalent compliance experience - REQUIRED.
• Demonstrated experience with TAC Chapter 202 / Texas state cybersecurity requirements.
• Experience with CJIS Security Policy compliance, including:
• Personnel management
• Data security
• SOC 2 Type 2 audit management and corrective action experience.
• Demonstrated zero-trust architecture design and implementation experience.
• Experience with:
• Security incident response
• Threat hunting
• SIEM management
• Experience operating within multi-vendor government IT environments.
• Strong cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, architecture, and security operations experience.
• Ability to communicate security risks, incidents, remediation activities, and compliance status effectively to senior government and technical stakeholders.
• CISSP certification-CISM acceptable in lieu of CISSP
• CJIS Security Addendum compliance certification or equivalent experience
• Must be a US Citizen

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.

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.

EEO

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