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Peraton · 4 hours ago

Security Advisor

US-TX-San Antonio

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$112K/yr - $179K/yr

6+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Security Advisor to provide strategic leadership and expert technical oversight for cyber operations programs, ensuring systems meet or exceed mission security requirements.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead implementation and governance of RMF processes across multiple enterprise systems

Direct the development, review, and approval of enterprise-level Security Authorization (ATO) packages

Advise senior leadership on cyber risk, mitigation strategies, and evolving threat landscapes

Ensure enterprise compliance with CNSSI, DoDI, ICD, and other cyber operations directives

Oversee vulnerability management and coordinate enterprise-wide remediation plans

Establish and maintain security policies, standards, and best practices across programs

Qualification

RMF processesSecurity Authorization (ATO)Cyber risk managementCNSSIDoDIICD complianceVulnerability managementSecurity policiesStandardsCyber operations postureMulti-system security documentationEnterprise-level security toolsHybrid cloud securityAPT mitigation strategiesLeadership experience

Required

Minimum 8 years with BS/BA, Minimum 6 years with MS/MA, Minimum 3 years with PhD. Will accept four additional years of experience in lieu of degree

US Citizenship and a current active TOP SECRET Clearance with SCI

Must comply with DoD 8140/DCWF Work Role 722 requirements, including holding an approved baseline certification and meeting all KSAs for managing cybersecurity programs, enforcing policies, and overseeing incident response activities

Demonstrated leadership experience directing RMF and security authorization processes at the enterprise level

Proven track record managing complex, multi-system security documentation efforts such as BoE packages

Expertise in advising executive stakeholders on cyber operations posture and compliance strategies

In-depth knowledge of CNSSI, DoDI, ICD, and other applicable cyber ops frameworks