Special Assistant / Top Secret

Peraton

Arlington, VA, US
Base: $80,000 - $128,000; bonus: discretionary bon...
On-site
Top secret security clearance required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Cyber security certification (cissp/ceh/etc)
Peraton is seeking an experienced Special Assistant for their Cyber & Intelligence sector in Arlington, VA. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, a Top Secret security clearance, and experience in project management and cyber security documentation

Job Summary

  • The role involves supporting business consulting needs and providing recommendations to office leadership within the Cyber & Intelligence sector.
  • Candidates must possess an active Top Secret security clearance and be able to obtain a final Top Secret/SCI clearance before starting.
  • The position requires drafting and standardizing clear responses to internal and external inquiries while ensuring alignment with organizational security policies.

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Peraton is seeking an experienced Special Assistant for their Cyber & Intelligence sector in Arlington, VA. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, a Top Secret security clearance, and experience in project management and cyber security documentation.

Salary

Base: $80,000 - $128,000; Bonus: Discretionary bonus eligible; Benefits: Overtime and shift differential eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Top Secret security clearance required
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Cyber security certification (CISSP/CEH/etc)
  • Executive level communication skills
  • Technical correspondence editing

Nice-to-have

  • Federal government mission support experience
  • Threat intelligence mission background
  • Diplomatic Security Directorate familiarity
  • SOC metrics and SLA tracking
  • Complex problem resolution abilities

Key Requirements

  • Active Top Secret security clearance
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Minimum 5 years relevant experience
  • Required certifications: CCNA Security, CEH, CISSP, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, Project+
  • Bachelor's degree preferred

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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