Information Assurance Security, Sr Associate

Peraton Labs is seeking an Information Systems Security Manager with strong technical skills in support of Strategic Innovation Groups Information Assurance operations. This is a full-time on-site position working at our Bedford New Hampshire office with occasional travel to support Maryland or New Jersey sites.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage classified and unclassified information systems within MS Windows and Linux environments
• Monitor security logs for anomalous events
• Conduct security audits and continuous monitoring activities
• Harden systems scan apply patches remediate and/or mitigate with POA&M appropriately
• Build install maintain and troubleshoot information systems and network devices
• Conduct data backup
• Provide IA and technical support to Information System Security Manager Program Managers and user communities
• Develop maintain and update IA documentation e.g. SP RAR IRP etc.
• Install configure and troubleshoot systems (hardware and software) in a rapid deployment climate

Required Skills/Qualifications

• 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD
• Preferred degree in a technical discipline such as computer science cyber security or information technology
• Meet DoD 8570/8140 Level II requirements e.g. Security CE or equivalent certification (with ability to obtain IAT III certification within 12 months of employment)
• Hands-on experience working in a Microsoft Windows and Linux system administration role with specific focus on Ubuntu and RedHat distributions
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP and networking concepts e.g. DHCP DNS SSH TLS IPSec etc.
• Knowledge of Authority to Operate) processes procedures and industry-standard guidelines continuous monitoring POA&Ms JSIG NIST 800-37 NIST 800-53 Rev4/ Rev5 and other special publications
• Works well with team members good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in team or alone
• Maintain required certifications for this role
• Active TS clearance with ability to obtain SCI

Desired Skills/Qualifications

• Extensive experience as ISSO/ISSM in dynamic and diverse environments
• Extensive experience with vulnerability management tools e.g. ACAS Nessus Xacta etc.
• Extensive experience installing configuring and troubleshooting network devices e.g. servers workstations switches routers etc.

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.