Cybersecurity Technical Analyst with Security Clearance

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Job description

About Peraton 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 do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Responsibilities Cybersecurity Analyst Location: Kansas City, Missouri Overview: We are seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to: Support US Marine Corps (USMC) enterprise-level hybrid cloud data center operations
Enable USMC world-wide customers to execute critical missionsWhat you will do: As a Cybersecurity Analyst, you will work with a team responsible for all aspects of cybersecurity support to the hybrid-cloud enterprise hosting environment. You will 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. In addition you will support ATO package development for the datacenter. Finally, you will 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) 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 USMC's accreditation tool - MCCAST
Developing scripting and automation and other supporting infrastructure for continuous monitoring activitiesQualifications Required Experience/Education: BS/BA degree and minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an MS and 3 years of relevant experience, Will also consider HS+ 9 years of relevant experience
IAT II Certification US Citizen
DoD Secret Clearance
Demonstrated strong understanding and application of RMF And DISA STIG/Security framework implementation, experience with cloud implementation desired
Expert experience conducting Tenable ACAS vulnerability management and reporting using Security Center, Nessus,
Experience with IAVM/IAVA management and reporting desired
Demonstrated understanding of DoD cybersecurity infrastructure tools including PKI, Data encryption, McAfee HBSS/ePO, DOD IA Tookit
Strong technical foundation with system administration skills and experience to support independent assessments of cybersecurity risk and mitigation measures of enterprise data center systems including Virtualization, networking, Storage (SAN, NAS), Windows, Linux, Oracle and SQL database, SharePoint solutions
Experiencing operating within an Enterprise ITSM solution and queue operations (BMC Remedy preferred)
Experience maintaining RMF-based accreditation packages
Experience using a certification and accreditation tool/GRC MCCAST (built on RSA Archer preferred), eMASS alternative
Experience with the configuration of datacenter monitoring and management solutions
Experience using Log Management and SIEM solutions to support cybersecurity program
Fundamental understanding of ITSM/ITIL processes (ITIL training or certification desired)Preferred ACAS and RMF certification Azure or AWS Cloud Certification or training completedBenefits: At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best, beyond the work you do with us daily. We are fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans, to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way. Target Salary Range $80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range EEO An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran. Our Values Benefits At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way. Paid Time-Off and Holidays
Retirement
Life & Disability Insurance
Career Development
Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
Paid Parental Leave
Additional Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Care

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