Information Assurance Specialist

Exciting opening for a SME Information Assurance Specialist to support a large customer organization in the fast-growing National Security Group. This position is located in Bethesda; MD. Candidates must currently possess a TS/SCI Polygraph security clearance.

 

Primary responsibilities and tasks may include some or all of the following:

• Provide expert guidance in all areas of information assurance, system integration, and program management in order to help the customer make high level decisions about the future of IT systems across the IC.
• Developing assessment criteria (metrics, measures, key performance indicators) for security requirements and implementation guidance
• Participating in external cybersecurity related governance, policy, and standards bodies
• Evaluating existing and emerging technologies and recommend strategies to support mission requirements
• Providing talking points at a Senior level for Leadership
• Act as a SME sounding board for discussions on future IT enhancements, developments and influence real decisions on future IT directions
• Provide input and guidance on current and future IC SoCCs
• Provide feedback on integration activities across the entire IT portfolio
• Provide cutting edge input on areas of future investment for the customer

Basic Qualifications:

• TS/SCI with Poly
• Experience in cybersecurity responsibility areas listed above.
• Requires BS degree and 12-15 years of prior relevant experience. Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, ability to consistently provide high-quality products that are concise, thorough, and accurate.
• Requires extensive experience performing Assessment & Authorization with Greenlight

Desired experience:

• Familiarity with SCOR/CIRT/SCEC waivers/ICSCC reporting/Jetstream/Xacta/Altitude

 

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

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 peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

$135,000 - $216,000. 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.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.