Senior Information Privacy & Security Analyst

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an Information Privacy and Security Senior Associate to support government IT security programs in Virginia. You will coordinate security controls, audits, and incident response, collaborating with the Customer Security Team and cross-functional groups to ensure compliance with NIST ARC/AMPE and related standards.

Responsibilities include monitoring audits, maintaining Archer GRC records, and assisting with DR/BCP planning and security documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience, OR 6 years with a HS Diploma/equivalent.
• Familiarity with IT security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery concepts.
• Exposure to risk assessment processes or data processing security practices.
• Understanding of common security tools and measures (firewalls, data encryption, access controls).
• Ability to document security findings and assist in preparing reports and recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain security concepts clearly.
• Ability to manage and track multiple stakeholder deliverables and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate responses to audits, serving as the main contact between customer Security Team and support teams.
• Develop familiarity with ARC-AMPE controls and their applicability.
• Manage and monitor audit responses in Archer GRC; ensure timely submissions.
• Meet with control responders to provide guidance on interpretation and evidence.
• Monitor CISA and OEM alerts; correlate notifications with customer architecture.
• Assist in implementing security measures per established policies and standards.
• Support DR/BCP planning and continuity documentation.
• Prepare vulnerability assessment documentation and security reports.
• Contribute to security assessment reports and incident remediation documentation.

Skills

Security policies

Business continuity

Risk assessment

Security tools

Documentation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Independent work

US Citizenship or GC

Education

Bachelor's degree

HS Diploma/equivalent

Tools

Archer GRC

Job description

Peraton is seeking an Information Privacy and Security Senior Associate to support government IT security programs in Virginia. You will coordinate security controls, audits, and incident response, collaborating with the Customer Security Team and cross-functional groups to ensure compliance with NIST ARC/AMPE and related standards.

Responsibilities include monitoring audits, maintaining Archer GRC records, and assisting with DR/BCP planning and security documentation.