Cybersecurity Analyst - Security Standards & Baselines / Active Secret

Overview Cybersecurity Analyst - Security Standards & Baselines / Active Secret Job Locations US-VA-Arlington Requisition Requisition ID: View phone number on click.appcast.io Position Cyber Security Clearance Top Secret (ability to obtain final Top Secret clearance) Responsibilities Peraton is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst - Security Standards & Baselines to join the Federal Strategic Cyber group. Location: Hybrid position, based in Arlington, VA. Support the Security Standards & Baselines (SSB) section within the Technology, Innovation, and Engineering (TIE) Office. Identify and implement solutions to enhance, streamline, and automate workflows. Leverage a strong technical background across cybersecurity domains, including FISMA compliance, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 controls, enterprise application security configuration, CIS Benchmarks, and DISA STIGs. Promote security awareness among management and align security principles with organizational goals. Communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership. Conduct research, analysis, and documentation of security threat vectors. Provide coaching, mentorship, and knowledge sharing to team members. Develop bulletins, alerts, advisories, and security configuration baseline documents aligned with policy and best practices. Ensure rigorous application of information security and assurance policies and practices. Evaluate existing and emerging technologies to develop recommended security configuration baselines using trusted sources (e.g., DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, vendor guidance). Respond to technical and policy inquiries with clear guidance and interpretation. Collaborate with internal and external partners to maintain alignment on cybersecurity standards. Streamline processes to improve operational efficiency and support mission objectives. Manage information and content within SharePoint repositories. Maintain situational awareness of team activities and provide backup support as needed. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; HS + 4 years may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree. Must possess or obtain prior to start date at least one of the following certifications (continued certification required): CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CISSP, Security+ CE, CySA+, PPDA, Agile IC, SNOW App Dev. Experience across multiple cybersecurity domains, including FISMA, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, CIS Benchmarks, and DISA STIGs. Experience developing and executing research plans. Experience working with Windows Server in an enterprise environment. Experience managing Active Directory in a multi-domain environment. Experience with enterprise application or server virtualization. Demonstrated customer service excellence and strong business acumen. U.S. citizenship required. Active Secret security clearance (ability to obtain final Top Secret clearance). Preferred Qualifications (Desired) Experience with process automation. Experience using AI tools and automation platforms to enhance workflows, analysis, and documentation. Strong technical writing skills. Experience engineering or maintaining database infrastructure (SQL, Oracle). Experience with AD FS, Azure AD, or cloud identity services. Experience developing or managing virtualized IT systems. Networking technologies expertise. Experience configuring or administering enterprise mobile device deployments. Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux in an enterprise environment. Peraton Overview Peraton is a national security company delivering trusted solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. We support government agencies across domains and strive to solve challenging missions. Target Salary Range $86,000 – $138,000. Salary is determined by factors including scope, responsibilities, experience, education, location, and contract considerations. May include overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans or other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Peraton