Security Advisor

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. 

Responsibilities may include: 

The Security Advisor will be responsible for the following, but not limited to: 

• 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.

Required Qualifications: 

• 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 ops frameworks. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• 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.