Cyber Systems Administrator
Peraton · Suffolk, VA, US
About this role
**Peraton — Cyber Systems Administrator (Onsite | Suffolk, VA)** ## Responsibilities - Perform network assessments to identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy. - Conduct passive evaluations (e.g., compliance audits) and active evaluations (e.g., vulnerability assessments). - Perform ISSE and other duties as assigned. - Establish strict program control processes to mitigate risk and support certification/accreditation. - Implement required government policies (e.g., NISPOM, NIST publications, DoD directives). - Interface with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) technical representative. - Recommend process tailoring and participate in/document process activities. - Analyze security requirements and recommend additional safeguards. - Support Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E) activities: pre-test preparation, test participation, results analysis, and report preparation. - Review system audit activity and monitor corrective actions until closure. - Ensure compliance with current cyber security policies, concepts, and measures. - Perform risk assessments and maintain Risk Assessment Reports throughout the system life cycle. - Collect and analyze audit records in accordance with the system security authorization package. ## Qualifications - Associate degree + 7 years experience **or** Bachelor’s + 5 years experience **or** Master’s + 3 years experience **or** (in lieu of degree) 9 years with a High School diploma. - Experience as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) or Information System Security Analyst (ISSA). - Active DoD Secret clearance. - U.S. Citizenship. - Active DoD 8140 IAM Level 2 certification (e.g., Security X). - Strong understanding of DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF). - Understanding of NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 security controls. - Experience designing/implementing security policies, procedures, plans, testing controls, disaster recovery plans, configuration management plans, and related documentation. - Experience assessing tools and configurations against best practices, vendor specifications, and government security guidelines. - Experience implementing/maintaining security configuration practices and procedures. - Experience applying NIST 800-53, RMF, and DoD Information Levels to achieve Authorization to Operate (ATO). - Experience with DoD STIGs, checklists, and testing tools (e.g., STIG Viewer, SCAP, ACAS). - Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. - Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Visio/Excel/PowerPoint/Project). **Desired (preferred) experience:** - Familiarity with US Cyber Command CORA process. - Experience assessing configuration changes (e.g., new COTS tools or web application upgrades) within the system security boundary. - Experience preparing System Security Plans and updating POA&M. - Experience documenting security posture in eMASS. - Experience with tools such as Splunk and/or STIG Viewer. - Knowledge of cloud-native security tools (e.g., Endpoint Security/ENS). - Knowledge of Zero Trust principles (including C2C). - Ability to plan and conduct security authorization reviews and assurance case development. ## Salary Range - **$80,000 – $128,000** (typical range; final offer depends on experience, education, location, and other factors). ## Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, life, HSA, short/long-term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), PTO, and company-paid holidays. - Benefits details: https://www.ca
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