Peraton is currently seeking to hire a Cybersecurity Analyst to become part of our Federal Strategic Cyber group.

Location: Hybrid position based in Arlington VA.

In this role you will:

• Support the Security Standards & Baselines (SSB) section within the Technology Innovation and Engineering (TIE) Office.
• Identify and implement solutions to enhance streamline and automate workflows.
• Possess a strong technical background with expertise across multiple cybersecurity domains including FISMA compliance NIST SP 80053 Revision 5 security controls enterprise application security configuration CIS Benchmarks and DISA STIGs.
• Promote awareness of security issues among management and ensure that sound security principles are reflected in organizational goals.
• Communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders including senior leadership.
• Perform extensive research analysis and documentation of security threat vectors.
• Provide coaching mentorship and knowledge sharing to team members.
• Develop bulletins alerts advisories and security configuration baseline documents aligned with Departmental policy and industry best practices.
• Ensure rigorous application of information security and information assurance policies and practices.
• Evaluate existing emerging and modified technologies to develop recommended security configuration baselines using trusted sources such as DISA STIGs CIS Benchmarks and vendor security guidance.
• Respond to technical and policy inquiries from a wide range of stakeholders providing clear guidance and interpretation.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to maintain effective communication and alignment on cybersecurity standards.
• Streamline processes to improve operational efficiency and support mission objectives.
• Manage information and content within SharePoint repositories.
• Maintain situational awareness of team activities to provide support and backup coverage as needed.

MinimumRequirements:

• Bachelors degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; HS and an additional 4 years may be considered in lieu of bachelors degree.
• Must possess or obtain prior to start date at least one of the following certifications (continued certification is required as a condition of employment):
  
  • CISSP-ISSAP CISSP-ISSEP CISSP Security CE CySA PPDA Agile IC SNOW App Dev.
• Experience and expertise across multiple cybersecurity domains including FISMA compliance NIST SP 80053 Revision 5 security controls enterprise application security configuration CIS Benchmarks and DISA STIGs.
• Experience developing and executing research plans.
• Experience working with Windows Server in an enterprise environment.
• Experience managing Active Directory in a multi-domain environment.
• Experience with enterprise application or server virtualization.
• Demonstrated customer service excellence and strong business acumen.

• U.S. citizenship required.

• Active Secret security clearance.

  • The ability to obtain a final Top Secret security clearance.

Desired:

• Experience with process automation - strongly desired.
• Demonstrated use of AI tools and automation platforms to enhance workflows analysis and documentation efficiency.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Experience engineering or maintaining database infrastructure (SQL Oracle).
• Experience with Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) Azure AD or cloud identity services.
• Experience developing or managing virtualized IT systems.
• Networking technologies expertise.
• Experience configuring or administering enterprise mobile device deployments.
• Experience working with Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems in an enterprise environment.

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.