Information Assurance and Security Engineer
Information Assurance and Security Engineer
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$ 86000 - 138000
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Job Description
Responsibilities
Ready to make an impact! Peraton has an exciting opportunity for a cleared Information Assurance Specialist to join our dynamic multidisciplinary 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:
- Maintains System Security Plans (SSPs) for multiple assets
- Maintains overall system cybersecurity posture by continually identifying security risks and exposures causes of security violations and developing and implementing procedures to halt future incidents and improve security.
- Ensures that IS and cyber security plans controls processes standards policies and procedures are aligned with IS standards and overall IS and cyber security.
- Develops techniques and procedures for conducting IS and cyber security risk assessments and compliance audits the 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.
- Maintains inventory of program hardware and software
- Communicates frequently with customer IA team to regarding any asset changes determine impact of any upcoming policy changes and flow down information about other evolving IA requirements
- Work with engineering and operations teams to review and update procedures and SOPs to produce positive cybersecurity outcomes
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree and five years of experience
- Five or more years of direct experience with developing IA/RMF packages under NIST 80053 /RMF to obtain and maintain ATO
- Experience with eMASS or similar RMF workflow tool
- Experience with any RMF workflow tool (Xacta eMASS or other tools)
- Must be a US Citizen
Desired Qualifications:
- Specific experience with IA/RMF on NASA programs
- Experience with developing packages for 800171
- Experience with tailoring controls
- Experience with assessment and accreditation considerations for nonIT equipment
- TS/SCI eligible
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a nextgeneration national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds 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 do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
EEO
Employment Type
Full-Time
