Information Assurance SME

Responsibilities

Exciting opening for an Information Assurance SME to support a large customer organization in the fast-growing National Security Group. This position is located in Bethesda; MD. Candidates must possess a TS/SCI Polygraph security clearance.

Primary responsibilities and tasks may include some or all of the following:Respond to congressional inquiries on Cybersecurity issues; turning cybersecurity needs and capabilities into requirements and detailed technical solutions; developing and maintaining a list of Cybersecurity Architecture needs, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans; analyzing cybersecurity best practices to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.

Be able to contribute meaningful input to Cybersecurity policies. You will also be developing and publishing baseline security requirements for common enterprise services to ensure capabilities are in compliance with cybersecurity directives and policies; conducting critical path analysis, risk analysis, and task dependency analysis; developing security requirements and constraints to provide input to foundational technical documents, including program architectural artifacts, business cases, and concept of operations.

• Assisting with Authority to Operate (ATO) process• Assessing program ability to attain an ATO• Providing guidance and recommendations for Security related issues• Diagram an interim and future architecture for ICAM implementation• Define/communicate ATO integration expectations for all IT services• Working with Service Providers to ensure systems are integrate-able• Act as the SME for all Cybersecurity questions and concerns for the customer• Willingness to assist in areas outside of Cybersecurity as necessary• Familiarity with Microelectronics• Firm understanding of the Cybersecurity requirements across the IC

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:• TS/SCI with Polygraph• Typically require BS degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience in order to operate within the scope contemplated by the level. Additonal four years of experience may be exchanged for Bachelor's degree requirements.• Experience in cybersecurity responsibility areas listed above.• Detail-oriented, ability to consistently provide high-quality products that are concise, thorough, and accurate.• Ability to adapt in response to shifts in customer priorities.• Expert knowledge in ATO process• Experience partnering across the IC• Experience in Risk Management• Must have a solid background in Network security and experience deploying tools to various networks.

Target Salary Range$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed athttps://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application StatementsThe application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.