Information Assurance And Security

Peraton

Herndon, VA, US
Base: $135,000 - $216,000; bonus: discretionary bo...
Remote
Nist 800-53 security controls experience
Risk management framework (rmf) process
Vulnerability management for networks
Peraton is seeking a cleared Information Assurance Specialist to join their team in Herndon, VA, focusing on cybersecurity for a next-generation satellite terminal. The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in information assurance, risk management, and vulnerability management, along with a Top Secret clearance

Job Summary

  • The Information Assurance Specialist will join a dynamic multi-disciplinary team developing a next-generation satellite terminal for a mission-critical Space and Intelligence Program.
  • Responsibilities include monitoring cyber events, conducting security risk assessments, and performing patch management to ensure compliance with DISA STIGs and CIS Benchmarks.
  • The role requires supporting the implementation of Zero Trust Architecture and securing cloud-based environments through advanced security controls.

Matching Summary

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Peraton is seeking a cleared Information Assurance Specialist to join their team in Herndon, VA, focusing on cybersecurity for a next-generation satellite terminal. The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in information assurance, risk management, and vulnerability management, along with a Top Secret clearance.

Salary

Base: $135,000 - $216,000; Bonus: Discretionary bonus eligible; Benefits: Overtime and shift differential eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • NIST 800-53 security controls experience
  • Risk Management Framework (RMF) process
  • Vulnerability management for networks
  • DISA STIGs and CIS Benchmarks compliance
  • Zero Trust Architecture implementation

Nice-to-have

  • Splunk reports and dashboard design
  • Cloud security controls (CASB, CSPM)
  • Third-party vendor security reviews
  • AWS Azure Google Cloud environment security

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and eight years of experience
  • Four+ years with NIST 800-53 and RMF process
  • Two+ years vulnerability management experience
  • Current Security+ or DoD 8570 IAT certification
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph eligibility

Work Rights

Must have active TS/SCI clearance and pass polygraph

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