Senior Security Advisor

Peratons Cyber Mission supports the United States Air Force by delivering mission-critical Cyber professionals who defend our nations 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 Information Technology Security Senior Advisor to support our mission to defend and protect our national security.

The Information Technology Security Senior 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 Information Technology Security Senior 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:

• Bachelors degree with 12 years of experience OR a Masters degree with 10 years of experience.

• 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.

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 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.