Information Assurance Security Specialist

Peraton•Herndon, VA

1d•$104,000 - $166,000

About The Position

Peraton has an exciting opportunity for a cleared Information Assurance Specialist to join a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, developing a next generation satellite terminal on a mission critical Space and Intelligence Program. The Information Assurance Specialist will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and detecting cyber events and incidents within information systems and networks under general supervision. This role involves developing techniques and procedures for conducting IS and cyber security risk assessments and compliance audits, evaluating and testing hardware, firmware, and software for possible impact on system security, and investigating and resolving security incidents such as intrusion, attacks, or leaks. The specialist will perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop a security risk management plan. They will also plan and conduct security authorization reviews and assurance case development for initial installation of systems and networks, and review requests for security relevant changes to mission infrastructures, ensuring risk is adequately mitigated. Additionally, the role includes performing patch management and vulnerability remediation for IT assets, ensuring compliance with security benchmarks (DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, SCAP). The specialist ensures that IS and cyber security plans, controls, processes, standards, policies, and procedures are aligned with IS standards and overall IS and cyber security. Support for the implementation of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and Identity & Access Management (IAM) controls is also a key responsibility. The role involves conducting security reviews for third-party applications and vendors to mitigate supply chain risks. Frequent communication with the customer IA team regarding asset changes, impact of policy changes, and evolving IA requirements is expected. The specialist will also assist in securing cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) through security controls like CASB, CSPM, and cloud encryption, and work with engineering and operations teams to review and update procedures and SOPs for positive cybersecurity outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience
Experience with NIST 800-53 security controls and Risk Management Framework (RMF) process with a U.S. Government agency.
One year of experience with vulnerability management for networks, operating systems, and software.
Familiarity with Cyber security tools such as Splunk, Nessus Security Center, etc. Capable of designing user-focused dashboards and reports.
Current Security+ or similar DoD 8570 IAT certification
Must possess an active, current Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) and the ability to pass a polygraph

Nice To Haves

Splunk reports and dashboards

Responsibilities

Monitors, analyzes, and detects cyber events and incidents within information systems and networks under general supervision.
Develop techniques and procedures for conducting IS and cyber security risk assessments and compliance audits, evaluation and testing of hardware, firmware, and software for possible impact on system security, and the investigation and resolution of security incidents such as intrusion, attacks, or leaks.
Performs security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop a security risk management plan.
Plan and conduct security authorization reviews and assurance case development for initial installation of systems and networks.
Reviews requests for security relevant changes to mission infrastructures, ensuring risk is adequately mitigated.
Perform patch management and vulnerability remediation for IT assets, ensuring compliance with security benchmarks (DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, SCAP).
Ensures that IS and cyber security plans, controls, processes, standards, policies, and procedures are aligned with IS standards and overall IS and cyber security.
Support the implementation of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and Identity & Access Management (IAM) controls.
Conduct security reviews for third-party applications and vendors to mitigate supply chain risks.
Communicates frequently with customer IA team regarding any asset changes, determine impact of any upcoming policy changes, and flow down information about other evolving IA requirements.
Assist in securing cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) through security controls like CASB, CSPM, and cloud encryption.
Work with engineering and operations teams to review and update procedures and SOPs to produce positive cybersecurity outcomes.