Cybersecurity Architect

Peraton•Linthicum, MD

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton has an immediate opening for a Cybersecurity Architect with a proven track record of DevSecOps success to include a combination of technical skills, communication skills, and cybersecurity skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the implementation and maintenance of security controls in accordance with RMF v5, managing ATO packages, drafting security documentation including Operating Procedures, Cybersecurity Strategy (CSS), System Security Plans (SSP) ATO packages as well as System Security and Privacy Plan (SSPP) in accordance with DoD policies, Department of Airforce (DAF) regulations and our Federal Government customer's guidance. The candidate must have expert knowledge and demonstrated experience with cybersecurity technologies, risk management, and incident response procedures as well as have a solid working understanding of computer functions, including hardware, software, and operating systems. This includes knowledge of Windows, Unix, and Linux operating systems, along with other applications such as databases, web servers, networking technologies, including routing, switching, and VPNs. It’s a bonus if the candidate has experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS and Azure. The candidate must be able to work autonomously, manage their workload effectively, shift priorities with little to no loss of productivity and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel. This position requires full-time, onsite attendance Monday through Friday in the Baltimore metropolitan area.

Requirements

Well-versed in best practices for cyber security program standards, processes, and procedures compliance, industry-standard security frameworks
Demonstrated expert working knowledge of NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-53: Recommended Security Controls for Federal Information Systems, NIST SP 800-53A: Guide for Assessing the Security Controls in Federal Information Systems, AFPD 17-1 and AFI 17-130, Cybersecurity Program Management
Expert knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) v5 (Processes, workflow, etc.)
Ability to work collaboratively with IT counterparts
Communicating effectively (skilled in communicating complex technical information to non-technical audience)
Coordinating STIG remediation with system administrators and developers
Working understanding of network technology (includes knowledge of network protocols, TCP/IP), operating systems as well as the necessary security protocols, system details (Architecture, data flow, security cat, requirements, configuration management process/procedures, and user profile) firewalls, rules and configurations, intrusion detection tools and prevention systems, encryption techniques, Windows, Unix, and Linux) operating systems, along with other applications such as databases and web servers
Active CompTIA Security+ and/or CASP+
Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility
Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience or Master's degree and 6+ years of experience or PhD and 3+ years of experience
In lieu of a degree, an additional 4 years of relevant experience or specialized training is required

Nice To Haves

Active CASP+ certification
Experience transitioning from RMF v4 to v5
Basic understanding of identity and access management system capabilities and configuration
Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS and Azure
Experience with TASKORDS, OPORDS, etc.
Experience leading Cybersecurity (ISSO & ISSE) teams
A degree in one of the following fields is highly desired: Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering

Responsibilities

Ensuring the implementation and maintenance of security controls in accordance with RMF v5
Managing ATO packages
Drafting security documentation including Operating Procedures, Cybersecurity Strategy (CSS), System Security Plans (SSP) ATO packages as well as System Security and Privacy Plan (SSPP) in accordance with DoD policies, Department of Airforce (DAF) regulations and our Federal Government customer's guidance
Writing security policies and procedures, CSS, SSP, SSPP, and assess all ATO package artifacts
Using eMASS to execute, RMF v5 to include document / update system status, identify, document, and manage implementation of operational and technical security controls, implementation and risk assessment tabs, non-compliant and non-validated controls, POAM management (entry, evidence, close-out), produce report and track Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) due dates, etc.
Completing a checklist to ensure Security Authorization Process documents are complete and comply with all guidance
Conducting risk assessments
Monitoring security Incidents and responding appropriately to Security Threats
Executing tasks with little to no oversight or support
Managing multiple, and at times, competing priorities without loss of productivity