Senior Information Assurance Lead | RMF & Security Engineer

Peraton; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an Information System Security Manager to support Peraton Labs’ information assurance and IT operations. This full-time, on-site role is based in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, and requires leading IA efforts across multiple programs and environments.

Responsibilities include creating RMF artifacts, performing ATO processes, continuous monitoring, and managing vulnerabilities. A TS clearance is required, with SCI potential, and a strong Linux/Unix background is essential for

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as computer science, cybersecurity, or information technology.
• CISSP or equivalent certification (DoD 8570 IAM Level III) preferred.
• Experience with DARPA and/or SAP assessments and authorizations.
• 5+ years experience with Authority to Operate (ATO) process, continuous monitoring, POA&Ms, Security Authorizations (SA), NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53 Rev4/ Rev5, working with ISO and PM.
• 3+ years of solid Linux system administration with Ubuntu and RedHat.
• Experience with Linux shell scripting.
• Experience with SCAP, STIGs, and other compliance tools.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Active TS clearance with ability to obtain SCI.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage information assurance efforts across environments in Basking Ridge, NJ.
• Perform ISSM roles and responsibilities per applicable regulations.
• Create and maintain RMF packages and artifacts (A&A, ASA, SCRs).
• Prepare and deliver required documentation per templates and regulations.
• Meet continuous monitoring requirements including audits, backups, patches, vulnerability scans.
• Manage security vulnerabilities and remediation; monitor logs and report concerns.
• Generate POA&Ms for non-compliant controls throughout lifecycle.
• Oversee Linux and Microsoft classified systems; assist in building/troubleshooting as needed.
• Apply security controls per DoD guidance and customer requirements.
• Remediate issues related to infrastructure, hardware, software in Linux environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify additional applicable controls.
• Assist in incident response, self-inspection, and inventory efforts.
• Track deployment of software/hardware to classified environments.
• Provide timely responses to user requests and maintain system configurations.

Skills

Information security management

CISSP

Linux system administration

Shell scripting

NIST 800-37/800-53

Communication skills

TS clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

SCAP

STIGs

ACAS

Nessus

Job description

Peraton is seeking an Information System Security Manager to support Peraton Labs’ information assurance and IT operations. This full-time, on-site role is based in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, and requires leading IA efforts across multiple programs and environments.

Responsibilities include creating RMF artifacts, performing ATO processes, continuous monitoring, and managing vulnerabilities. A TS clearance is required, with SCI potential, and a strong Linux/Unix background is essential for