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Information Assurance SME

Peraton

Bethesda, MDFull-time$112–179K/yrPosted 2 days agoStill listed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$112–179K/yr
Location
Bethesda, MD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance, required

Job overview

Peraton seeks an Information Assurance SME to support a customer organization in its National Security Group in Bethesda, Maryland. The role focuses on cybersecurity architecture, policy, risk analysis, and Authority to Operate processes, including advising on security issues and supporting ICAM implementation. Candidates must possess a TS/SCI Polygraph security clearance and meet the stated education and experience qualifications.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cybersecurity, requiredCybersecurity Architecture, nice to haveCybersecurity Policy, nice to haveAuthority to Operate, requiredRisk Management, requiredNetwork Security, requiredSecurity Tool Deployment, requiredRisk Analysis, nice to haveCritical Path Analysis, nice to haveTask Dependency Analysis, nice to haveICAM Implementation, nice to haveMicroelectronics, nice to haveAttention to Detail, requiredAdaptability, requiredCross-Functional Collaboration, required

Qualifications

TS/SCI With Polygraph, requiredBachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience, required8+ Years Relevant Experience, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Peraton Overview

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 do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

Exciting opening for an Information Assurance SME to support a large customer organization in the fast-growing National Security Group. This position is located in Bethesda; MD. Candidates must possess a TS/SCI Polygraph security clearance.

Primary responsibilities and tasks may include some or all of the following:Respond to congressional inquiries on Cybersecurity issues; turning cybersecurity needs and capabilities into requirements and detailed technical solutions; developing and maintaining a list of Cybersecurity Architecture needs, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans; analyzing cybersecurity best practices to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.

Be able to contribute meaningful input to Cybersecurity policies. You will also be developing and publishing baseline security requirements for common enterprise services to ensure capabilities are in compliance with cybersecurity directives and policies; conducting critical path analysis, risk analysis, and task dependency analysis; developing security requirements and constraints to provide input to foundational technical documents, including program architectural artifacts, business cases, and concept of operations.

  • Assisting with Authority to Operate (ATO) process• Assessing program ability to attain an ATO• Providing guidance and recommendations for Security related issues• Diagram an interim and future architecture for ICAM implementation• Define/communicate ATO integration expectations for all IT services• Working with Service Providers to ensure systems are integrate-able• Act as the SME for all Cybersecurity questions and concerns for the customer• Willingness to assist in areas outside of Cybersecurity as necessary• Familiarity with Microelectronics• Firm understanding of the Cybersecurity requirements across the IC

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:• TS/SCI with Polygraph• Typically require BS degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience in order to operate within the scope contemplated by the level. Additonal four years of experience may be exchanged for Bachelor's degree requirements.• Experience in cybersecurity responsibility areas listed above.• Detail-oriented, ability to consistently provide high-quality products that are concise, thorough, and accurate.• Ability to adapt in response to shifts in customer priorities.• Expert knowledge in ATO process• Experience partnering across the IC• Experience in Risk Management• Must have a solid background in Network security and experience deploying tools to various networks.

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 https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements 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. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,080 open Cybersecurity jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$112–179K/yr
  • Maryland median$124–200K/yr120 salary ranges
  • US median$133–219K/yr2,500 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $146K, is 11% below the Maryland median midpoint ($164K) — in the middle half of Cybersecurity salary ranges in Maryland.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 143 open Cybersecurity jobs in Maryland and 3,080 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Maryland
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Cybersecurity postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (2,618 postings).
Education
1,328 of the 3,080 open Cybersecurity jobs (43%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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