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Peraton

Cyber Security Specialist

Peraton, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Peraton 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants 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 peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Role Overview

About The Role Cyber Protection, Assessment and Authorization, and Risk Management Framework (RMF). Provides cybersecurity functional support for assessments, authorizations, and documentation for enterprise-fielded systems managed by NETCOM HQ. Efforts include using the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) to record RMF activities such as control implementation of all applicable security controls as identified via information system security categorization in accordance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53 and Committee on National Security Systems Instructions (CNSSI) 1253. The number of families and controls will vary depending on the security categorization, the application of overlays (privacy, classified, intel, etc.) and any security control tailoring.

Responsibilities

Adhere to the DoD cybersecurity policy requirements set forth in DoDI 8500.01, "Cybersecurity," and DoDI 8510.01, "Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology (IT)" and their successors. Provide personnel with knowledge in DoD security hardening, collection, and assessment tools (including: Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIGs); Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) SCAP; Nessus; or other Government-approved tools) and expertise with security architectures, firewalls, and network access. Possess and retain knowledge of the RMF Knowledge Service – https://rmfks.osd.mil/rmf/Pages/default.aspx, the DoD’s official site for enterprise RMF policy and implementation guidelines. Review RMF activities on behalf of NETCOM ensuring adherence to the operational ETPs and Operations Orders hosted on the US Army Component Workspace – Operations tab of the RMF Knowledge Service. The ETPs provide amplifying guidance and process implementation for the Army regarding RMF.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD Certifications: CISM or CISO or CISSP or FITSP-M or GIAC certifications listed (GCIH, GCIA, GCSA, GICSP, GSEC, GSLC, ISSMP) or equivalent Possess a Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret with SCI Ability to conduct vulnerability assessments and monitor networks to support test and operational environment requirements Solid understanding of data transport, encryption, networking, IT systems, and cybersecurity fundamentals

Compensation & Benefits

Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000. Salary is determined by experience, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, geographic location, and contract considerations. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may apply.

EEO:

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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