Senior Cybersecurity Network Defense Administrator

Peraton; Radford (VA); Remote; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

PTO & holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a senior cybersecurity specialist to run the ACAS enterprise, ensure STIG compliance, and guard ports, protocols, and PKI tokens from a Radford, VA or remote location.

You will manage ACAS infrastructure, oversee AESS reviewer activities, and support PPSM while coordinating with DoD and DISA standards across multiple sites. This role requires DoD credentials and a strong defense security mindset.

Qualifications

• 12+ years experience in cybersecurity and related domains.
• DoD 8140 qualification for the specified DCWF 541 role.
• Active DoW Secret security clearance.
• US Citizenship required.
• Experience managing ACAS infrastructure and related scanning/reporting.
• Familiarity with AESS Site Reviewer activities and DISA whitelist.

Responsibilities

• Manage ACAS infrastructure, configuration, scanning, reporting, and analysis per DISA Best Practices.
• Oversee AESS Site Reviewer activities, the DISA whitelist, and PKI tokens.
• Perform STIG compliance scanning and reporting.
• Provide PPSM support and review security impact of configuration changes.
• Handle in-processing/out-processing account tasks and track training/certification.
• Participate in Software Assurance reviews to address ACAS findings in eMASS POA&M.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability assessment

ACAS management

AESS Site Reviewer

STIG compliance

PKI tokens

DISA policies

Disaster recovery

Network defense

DoD 8140

Education

BS/BA in CS

Tools

ACAS

eMASS

PKI management

STIG scanning

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

Every hour of every day, soldiers, acquisition professionals, and federal partners around the world count on systems that simply cannot go down. That is where PL ALTESS comes in. As the Agile Center of Excellence for the Program Executive Office Enterprise (PEO Enterprise), the U.S. Army Product Lead Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Enterprise Systems and Services (PL ALTESS) runs enterprise-class data centers that host hundreds of programs, thousands of virtual servers, and millions of users worldwide, 24x7x365. Our team delivers the full spectrum of IT services: data center and Service Operations Center operations, network and systems administration, cybersecurity, cloud and application modernization, disaster recovery, and lifecycle testing across physical, virtual, and cloud architectures spanning multiple geographic locations. If you want your work to matter at mission scale, this is the place.

The opportunity: Run the ACAS enterprise, drive STIG compliance, and stand guard over ports, protocols, endpoints, and PKI tokens. You will be a frontline defender making sure every vulnerability is found, fixed, or properly documented.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage ACAS infrastructure, configuration, scanning, reporting, and analysis in line with the DISA ACAS Best Practices Guide.
• Manage Army Endpoint Security Solution (AESS) Site Reviewer activities, the DISA whitelist, and PKI tokens.
• Perform STIG compliance scanning and reporting.
• Provide Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM) support, and review proposed configuration changes for security impact.
• Handle in-processing and out-processing account tasks, and update the designated training and certification tracking system.
• Take part in Software Assurance reviews to ensure ACAS findings are remediated or documented via eMASS POA&M.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING (REQUIRED)

• Minimum of 12 years w/o a degree; Minimum of 10 years with AS/AA; Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA;
• DoD 8140 qualified for DCWF 541 – Vulnerability Assessment Analyst at the Intermediate proficiency level
• Active DoW Secret security clearance
• US Citizenship
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity and network defense.
• Experience managing ACAS, including infrastructure management, configuration, scanning, reporting, and analysis.
• Proficiency managing AESS Site Reviewer activities.
• Experience managing the DISA whitelist.
• Knowledge of PKI token management.
• Strong understanding of DoW STIGs, and the ability to perform STIG compliance scanning and reporting.
• Experience providing PPSM support.
• Ability to review proposed configuration changes for security impact.
• Experience with in-processing and out-processing tasks related to account management.

WHAT SETS YOU APART (DESIRED)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent years of experience, as determined by PL ALTESS.
• Familiarity with the DISA ACAS Best Practices Guide, NETCOM policies, and DISA Continuous Monitoring and Risk Scoring (CMRS).
• Experience with Army enterprise monitoring tools, incident response, and security compliance documentation.
• Understanding of Continuity of Operations Plans and Communication Plans.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills, and a collaborative team approach.

WORKLOCATION:

• Radford, VA or Remote

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.