Information Assurance and Security, Advisor

$135,000 - $216,000/Yr

Peraton - Herndon, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Herndon, VA

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

As an Information Assurance and Security Advisor at Peraton, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the security posture of applications that support intelligence operations across various federal agencies and Combatant Commands. This position involves developing and implementing security solutions, managing security aspects in production environments, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity requirements. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to support critical defense intelligence systems and contribute to national security efforts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security solutions for network systems, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity requirements.
• Support testing and validation in a test environment and manage security aspects in production environments.
• Work closely with the ISSO on security analyses using SIEM tools, vulnerability assessments, and DISA STIG compliance.
• Integrate security requirements using DevSecOps and SecOps methodologies throughout development processes.
• Design and evaluate system-level ConMon requirements and implement best security practices.

Requirements

• BS degree and 10 years of experience OR MS and 8 years of experience; an additional 4 years of experience required in lieu of a degree.
• Active TS clearance adjudication with the ability to obtain SCI and polygraph.
• Experience supporting Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and information assurance processes and documentation using RMF.
• Experience guiding application developers on security policy, identifying security requirements, and providing technical guidance for the satisfaction of requirements.
• Experience working with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Oracle operating systems.
• DISA STIGs and STIG Viewer experience.
• Hands-on experience in developing and validating control implementations and test procedures.
• Knowledge of current security risks and protocols.
• DoD Approved 8570 IA Technical (IAT)/IA Management (IAM) Level 2 Certification (e.g., Security+).
• RMF, Xacta experience.
• Willing to work 100% onsite in a secure environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with AWS/Google cloud-hosted information systems or applications.
• Experience working with Redhat or CentOS Linux operating systems.
• Experience working in a DevSecOps environment and tool chain.
• Creating and using security tools and processes for scanning, testing, monitoring, and reporting.
• Experience in planning and overseeing configuration changes for major applications across multiple networks.
• Good analytic and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents.
• 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap.
• Participation in an attractive bonus plan.
• Comprehensive medical plans.
• Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
• Fertility treatment support.
• Paid parental leave.
• Life and disability insurance.