Security Advisor

Peraton • San Antonio, TX

20h • $112,000 - $179,000

About The Position

Peraton’s Cyber Mission supports the United States Air Force by delivering mission-critical Cyber professionals who defend our nation’s security. Our team of experts provides innovative engineering, logistics , sustainment, and customer support to ensure the functionality of network infrastructure, while addressing the most complex cyber operations and national defense challenges. Peraton is seeking a Security Advisor to support our mission to defend and protect our national security . The Security Advisor provides strategic leadership and expert technical oversight for cyber operations programs, ensuring systems meet or exceed mission security requirements. They guide cross-functional teams and advise senior stakeholders on the implementation, integration, and sustainment of enterprise security capabilities .

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years with BS/BA, Minimum 6 years with MS/MA, Minimum 3 years with PhD. Will accept four additional years of experience in lieu of degree
• US Citizenship and a current active TOP SECRET Clearance with SCI .
• Must comply with DoD 8140/DCWF Work Role 722 requirements, including holding an approved baseline certification and meeting all KSAs for managing cybersecurity programs, enforcing policies, and overseeing incident response activities.
• Demonstrated leadership experience directing RMF and security authorization processes at the enterprise level.
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-system security documentation efforts such as BoE packages.
• Expertise in advising executive stakeholders on cyber operations posture and compliance strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of CNSSI, DoDI, ICD, and other applicable cyber op s frameworks .

Nice To Haves

• Experience in leading cyber risk management initiatives for large-scale defense or government programs.
• Familiarity with enterprise-level security orchestration and automation tools.
• Background in hybrid cloud and on-premises security integration.
• Knowledge of advanced persistent threat (APT) mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and governance of RMF processes across multiple enterprise systems.
• Direct the development, review, and approval of enterprise-level Security Authorization (ATO) packages.
• Advise senior leadership on cyber risk, mitigation strategies, and evolving threat landscapes.
• Ensure enterprise compliance with CNSSI, DoDI, ICD, and other cyber operations directives.
• Oversee vulnerability management and coordinate enterprise-wide remediation plans.
• Establish and maintain security policies, standards, and best practices across programs .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees