Information Assurance Security, Lead Associate

Peraton Labs is seeking an Information Systems Security Manager with strong technical skills in support of Strategic Innovation Group’s Information Assurance operations. This is a full-time on-site position working at our Bedford, New Hampshire office, with occasional travel to support Maryland or New Jersey sites. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage classified and unclassified information systems within MS Windows and Linux environments
• Monitor security logs for anomalous events
• Conduct security audits and continuous monitoring activities,
• Harden systems, scan, apply patches, remediate and/or mitigate with POA&M appropriately
• Build, install, maintain, and troubleshoot information systems and network devices
• Conduct data backup
• Provide IA and technical support to Information System Security Manager, Program Managers, and user communities
• Develop, maintain, and update IA documentation, e.g., SP, RAR, IRP, etc.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot systems (hardware and software) in a rapid deployment climate

Required Skills/Qualifications

• 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD
• Preferred degree in a technical discipline such as computer science, cyber security or information technology
• Meet DoD 8570/8140 Level II requirements, e.g., Security+ CE or equivalent certification (with ability to obtain IAT III certification within 12 months of employment)
• Hands-on experience working in a Microsoft Windows and Linux system administration role with specific focus on Ubuntu and RedHat distributions
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP and networking concepts, e.g. DHCP, DNS, SSH, TLS, IPSec, etc.
• Knowledge of Authority to Operate) processes, procedures, and industry-standard guidelines, continuous monitoring, POA&Ms, JSIG, NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53 Rev4/ Rev5, and other special publications
• Works well with team members, good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in team or alone
• Maintain required certifications for this role
• Active TS clearance with ability to obtain SCI

Desired Skills/Qualifications

• Extensive experience as ISSO/ISSM in dynamic and diverse environments
• Extensive experience with vulnerability management tools, e.g., ACAS, Nessus, Xacta, etc.
• Extensive experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network devices, e.g., servers, workstations, switches, routers, etc.