We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Audit Advisory Consultant/FISCAM SME to join our team. This position will require the candidate to work closely with government customers, contractor Project Lead, Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), Application Vendor, and Application End Users. The role demands an individual who is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently while adhering to customer requirements and timelines.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement IT corrective action plans (CAPs) for self-identified deficiencies (SIDs) and external IPA findings
- Perform CAP validation testing for completed remediation activities
- Perform baseline review assessments (e.g., FISCAM) to assess system readiness and remediate identified deficiencies
- Monitor, track, and report on IT CAP statuses and third-party risk management (e.g., service providers)
- Develop risk-based approaches for prioritization of IT findings
- Perform advisory services for risk management framework (RMF) activities to support system team IT control implementations in accordance with financial management overlay
- Integrate leading practices for IT audit remediation
Required Qualifications:
- Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph (or ability to obtain SCI and pass polygraph).
- Education/Experience: Bachelor’s + 8 years relevant experience OR a Master's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Certification: Active Security+ (DoD 8570 IAT Level II).
- Other Skills:
- Ability to learn IT general controls (ITGC), Financial Information System Control Audit Manual (FISCAM), and National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication (NIST) 800-53v4
- Ability to understand IT audit finding recommendations to translate those requirements to functional/technical stakeholders
- Ability to understand business processes in order to develop and implement new controls to mitigate or remediate identified IT audit gaps
- Experience with risk analysis and assessment determinations incorporating system/mission owner, and unique operational constraints
Desired Qualifications:
- Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to manage and prioritize tasks independently.
- Strong written/verbal communication.
- Experience with Xacta
- Familiar with Configuration Management
- Experience with effective policy, instruction, and development for Federal or DoD Information Security Programs
- Experience with performing Security Control Assessment in compliance with NIST SP 800- 37, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-53A, and other NIST 800 guide series
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and participation in an attractive bonus plan.
Peraton OverviewPeraton 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.
Target Salary Range$135,000 - $216,000. 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. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience, or master's degree and 6 years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of experience may substitute for the degree.
- Active Security+ certification meeting DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements.
- TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, or ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph.
- Ability to learn and apply IT general controls, FISCAM, and NIST SP 800-53v4.
- Ability to interpret IT audit findings and communicate requirements to functional and technical stakeholders.
- Experience understanding business processes and developing or implementing controls to remediate IT audit gaps.
- Experience with risk analysis and assessment determinations incorporating system or mission owners and operational constraints.
- Clear communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to manage and prioritize tasks independently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with Xacta.
- Familiarity with configuration management.
- Experience developing effective policies and instructions for federal or DoD information security programs.
- Experience performing security control assessments using NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-53A, and related NIST guidance.
Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Peraton and has not been reviewed or approved by Peraton.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as broad, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and specialty programs like virtual physical therapy and surgical/cancer care navigation. Medical coverage is also characterized as a standout part of the overall package in terms of perceived quality.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is repeatedly positioned as a strong component of total rewards. The 401(k) benefit is frequently singled out as one of the most valued parts of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are positioned as robust, including PTO, holidays, paid sick days, and floating holidays, with some roles offering notably generous accrual. Leave breadth is reinforced by related programs such as short/long-term disability and bereavement leave.
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What We Do
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.
Why Work With Us
We are fearlessly solving the world’s most complex challenges to keep people safe and secure. You can be a part of protecting and promoting that freedom around the world.









