Peraton seeks a Technology Program Senior Manager to support DCDC's inspections, assessments, evaluations, validations, Defensive Cyberspace Operations-Internal Defensive Measures (DCO-IDM) missions, self-assessments, and audit regimens for the DoDIN across CONUS/OCONUS sites.
Location: Fort Meade, MD.
Tasks include:
- Oversee the performance and reporting of inspections, assessments, evaluations, validations, Defensive Cyberspace Operations-Internal Defensive Measures (DCO-IDM) missions, self-assessments, and audit regimens
- Oversee the performance and reporting on penetration testing of systems to satisfy the NIST 800-53 CA-8 security control and using methodologies that may include, NIST SP 800-115, Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES), and Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF)
- Responsible for the successful technical, schedule, and cost performance of the team
- Organize and lead efforts that document and design improvement strategies for discovered vulnerabilities and monitoring gaps in Department of War Networks
- Maintains aggressive efforts to achieve objectives
- Work with the Red Cell to provide support on and/or lead assessments from beginning to completion including meeting with systems owners, scoping assessments, delivery of assessment reports, briefing system owners and stake holders
- Produce reports and conduct management briefings on test activities, scenarios, results, and recommendations with personnel around the globe
- Provide mentoring and guidance to senior, mid, and staff members by creating and teaching latest techniques in ethical hacking and vulnerability analysis
- Monitor contract funding status for labor, travel, and other direct costs
- Acquires follow-on business associated with areas of responsibility and supports new business development by leading major proposals personally, or through subordinate program/project managers
- Has supervisory and developmental responsibilities -- ensures team meets and maintains technical competence to ensure mission outcomes
Required Qualifications:
- 12 years of experience, may have supervisory or management experience
- IAM III - must be fully qualified by qualification standards/requirements in accordance with DoDD 8140.01 and DODM 8140.03 to start on contract
- Experience with security assessment tools, including Nessus, Metasploit, or Cobalt Strike
- Well-rounded background in application, network, cloud, and system security
- Experience with conducting penetration and malicious user testing in Multiple environments, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, GCP, and, on premise systems
- Demonstrated ability to interact with key stakeholders and provide both technical and information briefing materials to a range of audiences
- Experience with DODIN Inspections certification assessments, security test and evaluations, and compliance validations of JFHQ-DODIN, DOD, and other mission partner enclaves, systems, applications, and programs that are deployed for and throughout the DOD Enterprise
- Understanding of performance and reporting on penetration testing of systems
- Experience of DODIN Inspection metrics, reporting, briefings, and reports
- Knowledge of the design, development and implementation of web-based application solutions that supports the lifecycle of all related tasks, inputs, and outputs for DODIN inspections, assessments, evaluations, validations, DCO-IDM missions, and audit regimens
- Active TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI
- U.S Citizenship is required
Desired Qualifications:
- CSSP-Manager.
- Supervisory or management experience.
- Industry certifications such as OSCP, GCPN, CCSP, OSWE, GPEN, GCIH, GWAPT, or GXPN.
- Experience with server administration, TCP/IP networking, vulnerability identification and exploitation, vulnerability exploit code development, offensive security operation coordination and communication, vulnerability tracking and remediation, mobile testing.
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.
Target Salary Range$146,000 - $234,000. 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
- 12 years of professional experience
- IAM III qualification under DoDD 8140.01 and DoDM 8140.03
- Experience with Nessus, Metasploit, or Cobalt Strike
- Background in application, network, cloud, and system security
- Penetration and malicious user testing across AWS, Azure, GCP, and on-premises environments
- Ability to brief technical and informational materials to varied audiences
- Experience with DODIN inspection certification assessments, security testing, evaluations, and compliance validations
- Knowledge of penetration testing performance and reporting
- Experience with DODIN inspection metrics, reporting, briefings, and reports
- Knowledge of web-based application solution design, development, and implementation
- Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain SCI
- U.S. citizenship
- CSSP-Manager certification
- Supervisory or management experience
- OSCP, GCPN, CCSP, OSWE, GPEN, GCIH, GWAPT, or GXPN certification
- Experience with server administration, TCP/IP networking, vulnerability exploitation, exploit code development, offensive security operations, remediation tracking, or mobile testing
Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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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.
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