Auditor

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  to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Auditor to join our team in the greater DMV area, supporting the Army National Guard.

• Plan and execute cybersecurity audits and assessments (controls, processes, documentation, scans) per NIST, RMF, CCRI, and Army standards.
• Review technical and procedural controls, scan/vulnerability results, policies, and operational practices to identify gaps and weaknesses.
• Produce clear, evidence‑based audit findings, risk impact analyses, and prioritized corrective action recommendations.
• Coordinate remediation tracking with ISSOs, ISSMs, system owners, and program compliance leads; verify fixes and update POA&Ms.
• Support preparation of audit packages and evidence for CCRI, RMF/ATO, and inspection activities.
• Maintain audit work papers, evidence logs, and formal audit reports; brief leadership on findings and risk posture.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by recommending control/process enhancements and compliance best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA;
  Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA;
  Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.
• Clearance: TS/SCI (active)
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering; OR
• Relevant DoD/Military advanced assessor training (e.g., Security Control Assessor (Advanced) Playlist, DCMA DIBCAC Cybersecurity Assessor Advanced); OR
• Relevant professional certifications or equivalent experience (examples: CCISO, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CISSP‑ISSEP, CySA+, GSLC, GSNA).
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 7 years performing cybersecurity audits, control assessments, or compliance work with at least 4 years in DoD/enterprise RMF/CCRI contexts.
• Skills:
  
  Audit methodology, control testing, evidence collection, report writing, POA&M tracking, and briefing senior leadership.

Desired / Preferred

• Prior CCRI/CCRI‑like audit experience and familiarity with eMASS/RMF artifacts
• Experience with vulnerability management tools, automated scanning, and audit evidence toolsets
• Strong written communication and executive briefing skills

Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. 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  .

Application Duration Statement:
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.

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