Information System Security Specialist

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking qualified individuals to join our team to provide engineering support for Cyber Situational Awareness (SA), Cyber Command and Control (C2), Mission Assurance, and Homeland Defense. This includes conducting Agile software engineering in a Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) environment, performing Cloud architectural design, operation, and administration functions, and cyber security and Risk Management Framework (RMF) support. Also included are rapid design, development, test, deployment, maintenance and operation of specific software and hardware capabilities to meet current Cyber Defensive needs. 

What You'll Do as our Information System Security Specialist:

• Provides technical and programmatic Information Assurance Services to internal and external customers in support of network and information security systems.
• Designs, develops and implements security requirements within an organization's business processes. Prepares documentation from information obtained from customer using accepted guidelines such as RMF (Risk Management Framework).
• Prepares test plans.
• Provides assessment and authorization (A&A) support in the development of security and contingency plans and conducts complex risk and vulnerability assessments.
• Analyzes policies and procedures against Federal laws and regulations and provides recommendations for closing gaps. Develops and completes system security plans and contingency plans.
• Recommends system enhancements to improve security deficiencies.
• Develops, tests and integrates computer and network security tools.
• Secures system configurations and installs security tools, scans systems in order to determine compliancy and report results and evaluates products and various aspects of system administration.
• Conducts security program audits and develops solutions to lessen identified risks. Develops strategies to comply with privacy, risk management, and e-authentication requirements.
• Provides information assurance support for the development and implementation of security architectures to meet new and evolving security requirements.
• Evaluates, develops and enhances security requirements, policy and tools. Provides assistance in computer incident investigations.
• Performs vulnerability assessments including development of risk mitigation strategies.

Join Our Mission:

At Peraton, you'll be part of a team that's making a real difference. We are committed to creating solutions that empower the U.S. Intelligence Community and our national defense partners to succeed in their mission to protect America. We offer a culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, with opportunities for career growth in one of the most dynamic fields in the industry. 

If you're ready to be challenged, make an impact, and grow your career while supporting the nation's defense, apply today 

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA, minimum of 5 years with MS/MA.
  • An additional four years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
• IAT Level III Certification must be obtainable within 6 months
• IAT Level II Certification (any of the following)
• • Security+ CE
    • (CompTIA Security+ Continuing Education)
      
  • CCNA Security (Cisco Certified Network Associate Security) – legacy, now replaced by newer Cisco tracks
  • GICSP (GIAC Industrial Cyber Security Professional)
  • SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner)
  • CySA+ (CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst) – recognized under DoD 8140 updates
  • CSAP (GIAC Security Automation Professional) – DoD 8140
  • CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) – DoD 814
• Secret clearance to start with the ability to obtain TS/SCI
• Current U.S. Passport or ability to obtain within 90days.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in performing Risk Management Framework activities
• Demonstrated experience with performing STIG assessments to include using SCAP benchmarks
• Demonstrated experience performing vulnerability assessments with the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution tool
• Demonstrated experience using STIG
• Demonstrated experience using eMASS
• Experience in developing Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) entries.
• Experience in completing Risk Management Framework Step 5 authorizations in the Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) capacity.
• Experience in communicating risk reduction recommendations tostakeholders

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 to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range$104,000 - $166,000. 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.
EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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