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Information Assurance Security Specialist

Peraton
Peraton Salary
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/20/2026
About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

Ready to make an impact! Peraton has an exciting opportunity for a cleared Information Assurance Specialist join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team, developing a next generation satellite terminal on a mission critical Space and Intelligence Program.

Responsibilities of the position:

The Information Assurance Specialist will be responsible for the following but not limited to:

  • Monitors, analyzes, and detects cyber events and incidents within information systems and networks under general supervision. Develop techniques and procedures for conducting IS and cyber security risk assessments and compliance audits, evaluation and testing of hardware, firmware, and software for possible impact on system security, and the investigation and resolution of security incidents such as intrusion, attacks, or leaks.
  • Performs security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop a security risk management plan
  • Plan and conduct security authorization reviews and assurance case development for initial installation of systems and networks.
  • Reviews requests for security relevant changes to mission infrastructures, ensuring risk is adequately mitigated
  • Perform patch management and vulnerability remediation for IT assets, ensuring compliance with security benchmarks (DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, SCAP).
  • Ensures that IS and cyber security plans, controls, processes, standards, policies, and procedures are aligned with IS standards and overall IS and cyber security.
  • Support the implementation of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and Identity & Access Management (IAM) controls.
  • Conduct security reviews for third-party applications and vendors to mitigate supply chain risks.
  • Communicates frequently with customer IA team regarding any asset changes, determine impact of any upcoming policy changes, and flow down information about other evolving IA requirements
  • Assist in securing cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) through security controls like CASB, CSPM, and cloud encryption.
  • Work with engineering and operations teams to review and update procedures and SOPs to produce positive cybersecurity outcomes

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and five years of experience
  • Experience with NIST 800-53 security controls and Risk Management Framework (RMF) process with a U.S. Government agency.
  • One year of experience with vulnerability management for networks, operating systems, and software.
  • Familiarity with Cyber security tools such as Splunk, Nessus Security Center, etc. Capable of designing user-focused dashboards and reports.
  • Current Security or similar DoD 8570 IAT certification
  • Must possess an active, current Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) and the ability to pass a polygraph

Desired qualifications:

  • Splunk reports and dashboards

Details

Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. 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 at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements: The 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.

EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Salary : $104,000 - $166,000

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