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.
Peraton is currently hiring an experienced Cybersecurity Analyst.
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Overview:
We are seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to:
- Support U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) enterprise-level hybrid cloud data center operations.
- Enable USMC world-wide customers to execute critical missions.
What you will do:
- Work with a team responsible for all aspects of cybersecurity support to the hybrid-cloud enterprise hosting environment.
- Conduct vulnerability analysis and self-assessment technical analysis, monitor and report compliance status, manage and maintain the accreditation packages and support plan of action and milestone (POA&M) for known security vulnerabilities.
- Support ATO package development for the datacenter.
- Participate in the continuous monitoring program supporting datacenter operations.
- You will support 2 ISSM and an ISSO.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing technical and authorization and accreditation support.
- Conducting vulnerability management assessments using ACAS (Tenable Nessus), Evaluate STIG, Open RMF and other tools including mitigation development and POA&M and documentation support.
- Coordinating and collaborating with operations teams to identify solutions for vulnerability mitigation and preparing cybersecurity documentation to obtain support and approval to operate.
- Preparing systems for review and independent verification and validation (self-assessments).
- Developing POA&M for identified vulnerabilities and developing remediation, mitigation and criticality downgrade strategies.
- Supporting accreditation activities for installed and in-deployment infrastructure as well as requirements in development and engineering change proposal/pipeline processes such as developing supporting documentation and completing cybersecurity compliance requirements.
- Coordinating with independent verification and validation team and program office ISSM cybersecurity support to enable overall cybersecurity program activities.
- Developing, maintaining, editing, authoring, and supporting accreditation package requirements including use of the DOD accreditation management tool eMASS.
- Developing scripting and automation and other supporting infrastructure for continuous monitoring activities.
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.
