Information Assurance Security Engineer

Peraton is seeking a Senior Information Assurance Engineer in Chantilly, VA to support our Department of Defense customer as part of a highly talented, highly motivated and high-performing team. As part of the functional engineering team, you will support a fast-paced program which involves design, development, test, and deployment of an exciting and complex cloud infrastructure system in an Agile construct to contribute to mission success for a variety of stakeholders.  Join us and be part of the next generation of innovators as we blaze a trail forward for our profession and company. 

What you’ll do: 

• Provide cyber technical expertise in the maintenance, support, and enhancement of the IT security framework, network infrastructure, software applications/tools, operational processes, and control documentation for a private cloud-based environment 

• Develop security requirements and conduct security activities to support coding, testing, installation, certification, and deployment for cloud-based and ground-based environments to include migration of some customer systems to the cloud environment 

• Support development and maintenance of program System Security Plan (SSP) and other applicable documentation in accordance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) 

• Provide Information Assurance (IA) support to maintain security authorization documentation to support system / service Authorization to Operates (ATOs) 

• Secure system configurations according to DISA STIGs, install security tools, scan systems, and report results in compliance with customer security governance  

• Conduct vulnerability assessments, provide continuous monitoring of system assets, and develop risk mitigation strategies 

• Support security planning, execution, report of findings, and resolution of findings for, and during system testing 

• Provide IA security advisory support to internal program management and government customer on program IA matters 

• Will be expected to showcase strong technical abilities from a systems administration and engineering standpoint leveraging both Linux and Windows virtualized environments 

Required Qualifications: 

• This position requires the candidate possess a minimum of Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI. The candidate must maintain the clearance.
• Associates degree and 10+ years of experience in a related field; or bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in a related field; or a master’s degree and 6+ years of experience in a related field. Four (4) years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• You meet Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140.03 qualification for an Intermediate/ Advanced cybersecurity position, meeting either the technical degree, training/experience, or cybersecurity certification (Security+, CASP, CISM, CISSP, GSEC, CCSP, etc.) 
• You have at least 3 years of experience in Linux and Windows systems administration and engineering using Linux command line and Windows PowerShell 
• You have experience and are familiar with NIST 800-53, ICD-503, CNSSI 1253, and DoD Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) 
• You have experience in risk management, requirements analysis, design, test, and certification 
• Experience in vulnerability analysis / management and threat assessments to evaluate and mitigate risks to an IT infrastructure 
• Experience in configuring and maintaining DoD Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)/Tenable Nessus Security Center, Splunk, LDAP, and TLS  

Desired Qualifications: 

• Understanding of OpenStack cloud computing, Kubernetes orchestration, Ansible Automation, and networking concepts and protocols 
• You can express yourself confidently, concisely, and accurately through written and oral communications 
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with management, customers, and tenants within the enterprise 
• You are detail/process oriented, can multi-task, and can work with minimal supervision and as part of a team 

Benefits:

At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We’re fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.