Cybersecurity Operations Specialist

2 weeks ago

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Peraton Full time
Key Responsibilities

Position: Cybersecurity Technical Analyst

Location: Kansas City, Missouri

Overview:

We are in search of a Cybersecurity Technical Analyst to:
  • Support enterprise-level hybrid cloud data center operations for the US Marine Corps (USMC)
  • Facilitate critical mission execution for USMC customers globally
Role Expectations:

As a Cybersecurity Technical Analyst, you will collaborate with a dedicated team focused on comprehensive cybersecurity support for the hybrid-cloud enterprise hosting environment. Your duties will include conducting vulnerability assessments, performing self-assessment technical analyses, monitoring compliance status, managing accreditation packages, and supporting the development of plans of action and milestones (POA&M) for identified security vulnerabilities. Additionally, you will assist in the creation of Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages for the data center and engage in ongoing monitoring activities to support operations. You will provide support to two Information System Security Managers (ISSM) and an Information System Security Officer (ISSO).

Key Responsibilities Include:
  • Delivering technical support for authorization and accreditation processes
  • Conducting vulnerability management assessments utilizing ACAS (Tenable Nessus) and other relevant tools, including the development of mitigation strategies and documentation for POA&M
  • Collaborating with operational teams to devise solutions for vulnerability mitigation and preparing necessary cybersecurity documentation for operational approval
  • Preparing systems for review and conducting independent verification and validation (self-assessments)
  • Formulating POA&M for identified vulnerabilities and developing remediation, mitigation, and criticality downgrade strategies
  • Assisting in accreditation activities for both deployed and in-development infrastructure, including the creation of supporting documentation and fulfilling cybersecurity compliance requirements
  • Coordinating with independent verification and validation teams and program office ISSM cybersecurity support to facilitate overall cybersecurity program initiatives
  • Creating, maintaining, editing, and supporting accreditation package requirements, including the use of the USMC's accreditation tool - MCCAST
  • Developing automation scripts and other supporting infrastructure for continuous monitoring activities
Qualifications

Required Experience/Education:
  • BS/BA degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an MS with 3 years of relevant experience; HS diploma with 9 years of relevant experience will also be considered
  • IAT II Certification
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Possession of a DoD Secret Clearance
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Risk Management Framework (RMF) and DISA STIG/Security framework implementation; experience with cloud environments is preferred
  • Expertise in conducting vulnerability management and reporting using Tenable ACAS
  • Familiarity with IAVM/IAVA management and reporting is desirable
  • Strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity infrastructure tools, including PKI, data encryption, and McAfee HBSS/ePO
  • Solid technical foundation with system administration skills to support independent assessments of cybersecurity risks and mitigation strategies for enterprise data center systems, including virtualization, networking, storage (SAN, NAS), Windows, Linux, Oracle, SQL databases, and SharePoint solutions
  • Experience operating within an Enterprise ITSM solution and managing queue operations (BMC Remedy preferred)
  • Experience maintaining RMF-based accreditation packages
  • Familiarity with certification and accreditation tools/GRC, such as MCCAST (built on RSA Archer preferred) or eMASS
  • Experience configuring data center monitoring and management solutions
  • Experience utilizing log management and SIEM solutions to support cybersecurity programs
  • Fundamental understanding of ITSM/ITIL processes (ITIL training or certification is a plus)
Preferred Qualifications:
  • ACAS and RMF certification
  • Azure or AWS Cloud Certification or completed training
Benefits: At Peraton, we are committed to supporting our employees' well-being and professional growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical plans, tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, ensuring that we support you in all aspects of your life.

Company Overview:

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence across the globe. As a leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to safeguard our nation and allies. Operating at the critical intersection of traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains—land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace—Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Our employees tackle the most challenging problems facing our customers daily.

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