Regional Cyber Security Assessor / Secret

Peraton is looking for a Regional Cyber Security Assessor to become part of our Federal Strategic Cyber Group. 

 

 

• Position requires up to 50% travel within the CONUS and OCONUS.
• Position requires on-site with situational telework. 

 

RCSO's are cyber security consultants and experts whose core function is to support and implement the cyber security policies to secure the Department's critical information infrastructure by ensuring that classified and unclassified networks are installed, maintained, operated, and secured in accordance with the current department and U.S. Government regulations. The CSA goals are to objectively determine conformance with regulations; provide a cohesive and detailed computer and systems security improvement plan; as well as document the constructive results.

 

 

• →Assist RCSO's remotely and on-site in performing security assessments of classified, unclassified, networked telephone, building management, and other networked systems at assigned posts.
• →Prior to and during cybersecurity assessments, monitor assigned posts' compliance with established operating procedures for data access controls, storage, transmission, and destruction of data.
• →Provide technical assistance to RCSO's in support of criminal, counter intelligence, and counter measures cybersecurity investigations.
• →Provide administrative assistance for RCSO technology requests.
• →Provide analytical support in reviewing reports for completion, timeliness, accuracy, and.follow-on coordination of corrective actions.
• →Maintain security tools, Source NG assessment checklists, and related servers to include research, testing, and secure configuration of new hardware/software to meet constantly evolving cyber assessment needs.
• →Provide remote and on-site scanning and data analysis for Posts systems and DOS programs in support of the assessment process at overseas and domestic facilities.
• →Assist coordination of RCSO travel, local operating fund budget and equipment budget based on a four-year refresh of hardware and software.
• →Position requires up to 50% travel both CONUS and OCONUS.
• →Provide RCSO education planning and coordination of courses and specialized training to meet established program training goals.
• →Conduct on-site planning, organization, and administration support for the RCSP In-Service Briefing (held periodically at both domestic and overseas locations).
• →Support specialized projects and other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of 5 years of related experience.
  • An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in-lieu of degree requirement.
• Possess or obtain at least 1 of the following certifications prior to start date:
  • CAP, CASP+ CE, CCISO, CCNA-Security, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), CISSP (or Associate), CND, CSSLP, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, GSLC, Security+ CE, SSCP, PPDA, Agile IC, SNOW App Dev.
• Demonstrated experience in network and system administration, tools development and assessing cyber hygiene.
• Experience maintaining security tools and assessment checklists to include research, testing, and secure configuration of new hardware/software to meet constantly evolving cyber assessment needs.
• Must be able to travel up to 50% - CONUS and OCONUS.
• U.S. citizenship required. 
• Active Secret security clearance is required.
  • Ability to obtain a final Top Secret security clearance. 

• Experience with any of the following tools:
• NMap
• Splunk
• Tanium
• Powershell

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.

$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.

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