Scanning Engineer - Sr

Responsibilities

Qualified candidate will become part of Peraton’s Department of State (DoS) Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission (DSCM) program providing leading cyber and technology security experience to enable innovative, effective and secure business processes.  Peraton’s DCSM program encompasses technical, engineering, data analytics, cyber security, management, operational, logistical and administrative support to aid and advise DoS Cyber & Technology Security (CTS) Directorate.  This includes protecting a global cyber infrastructure comprising networks, systems, information, and mobile devices all while identifying and responding to cyber risks and threats.  Those supporting Peraton’s DSCM program strive to leverage their expert knowledge and propose creative solutions to real-world cybersecurity challenges.    

 

The Scanning Engineer role will be located in Beltsville, MD.

 

Position Description:

• Analyze organization's cyber defense policies and configurations and evaluate compliance with regulations and organizational directives.
• Prepare audit reports that identify technical and procedural findings and provide recommended remediation strategies/solutions.
• Perform security authorization audits using NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and FISMA reporting criteria for security control testing procedures and create the associated Security Assessment Reports.
• Maintain a list and schedule of all Information Systems (IS) that require ES assessments to support continuous monitoring and expeditious processing of ES assessments.
• Develop security baseline configuration compliance and vulnerability scan policies Department hosted operating system platforms (i.e. windows, UNIX, Linux, Cisco, Juniper, etc.).
• Develop, update, and maintain ES System Design and Operations documentation.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications- To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 8 years’ experience required. An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of an active Top Secret security clearance required.
• Possess CND, CySA , GSEC, Security CE, or similar certification.
• Has sufficient background to perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
• Experience implementing enterprise-wide operating system and application compliance verification, vulnerability assessments, on-site security assessments, web and database vulnerability scanning, and scanning of other IT assets.

Peraton Overview

Peraton 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 and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

For Colorado Residents

Colorado Salary Minimum: $78,600 Colorado Salary Maximum: $190,700 The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position, and is just one component of Peraton's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Peraton provides a variety of benefits to employees.