Security Control Assessor

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Security Control Assessor professional to accomplish the following:

• Conduct assessments and facilitate risk mitigation planning.
• Provide Assessment and Authorization (A&A) for the ARCYBER cloud infrastructure.
• Execute a security control assessment plan and update the System Security Plan.
• Review vulnerability scans and remediation.
• Implement risk management programs by utilizing NIST, FISMA, HIPAA, and PII – and document solutions.
• Monitor the privacy landscape regarding all data (privacy, protection, classification, and residency).
• Assist clients with identifying gaps within existing privacy programs and designing solutions to help address those challenges.
• Scan, test, and validate systems/networks/applications to obtain/maintain an ATO under NIST/FISMA guidelines.

Baltimore metropolitan area

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Software Engineering, or Information Technology with 8+ years of relevant experience; or Master’s with 6+ years of relevant experience. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, candidates must possess a HS Diploma with 12+ years of relevant experience and one of the following active certifications: GMON, Security X/CASP+, CCSP, CISSO, Cloud+, CSSLP, FITSP-D, GCSA, GSEC, CCNP Enterprise, CISM, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, GCIA, GDSA, or GICSP.
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Active IAT Level II certification (such as CompTIA Security+).
• Active IAM Level III certification (such as CISM).
• Knowledge of enterprise solutions across multiple cloud operating environments (JWICS, SIPRNET, NIPRNET, and commercial Internet).
• Experience with eMASS, ACAS, and ISC2 Certified Cloud Computing Professional (CCSP) or CompTIA Cloud+.
• In-depth knowledge in computer networking, cloud computing, cyber threats, vulnerability assessment, risk‑management frameworks, cybersecurity principles, and associated tools and technologies.

Target Salary Range: $135,000 – $216,000. Salary is determined by factors such as scope of responsibilities, experience, education, skills, geographic location, and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short‑term and long‑term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off 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 posting date. This timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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