Cybersecurity Analyst – Security Standards, Baselines

Peraton

Cybersecurity Analyst supporting Security Standards & Baselines in the Federal Strategic Cyber group at Peraton. Ensuring compliance and promoting security awareness among management and stakeholders.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,000 - $138,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity practices, including FISMA compliance and NIST SP 800-53 security controls, while effectively communicating complex security concepts to diverse stakeholders. Proven ability to mentor team members and develop security documentation aligned with industry best practices.

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CISSPFISMA ComplianceNIST SP 800-53 Security ControlsActive Directory ManagementSecurity Documentation Development

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Hard Skills

CybersecuritySecurity Configuration BaselinesResearch and AnalysisWorkflow AutomationEnterprise Application SecurityWindows Server ManagementServer VirtualizationSecurity Threat Vector AnalysisInformation Security PoliciesInformation Assurance Practices

Soft Skills

CommunicationMentorshipCustomer Service ExcellenceBusiness Acumen

Tools & Technologies

DISA STIGsCIS BenchmarksAgile ICSNOW App Dev

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSP-ISSAPCISSP-ISSEPSecurity+ CECySA+PPDA

Industry Keywords

Security Standards & BaselinesTechnology Innovation EngineeringOrganizational Security GoalsSecurity AwarenessMulti-Domain Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Promote awareness of security issues among management and ensure that sound security principles are reflected in organizational goals.
Communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership.
Perform extensive 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 Departmental policy and industry best practices.
Ensure rigorous application of information security and information assurance policies and practices.
Evaluate existing, emerging, and modified technologies to develop recommended security configuration baselines using trusted sources such as DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and vendor security guidance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; HS and an additional 4 years may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree.
Must possess, or obtain prior to start date, at least one of the following certifications: CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CISSP, Security+ CE, CySA+, PPDA, Agile IC, SNOW App Dev.
Experience and expertise across multiple cybersecurity domains, including FISMA compliance, NIST SP 800‑53 Revision 5 security controls, enterprise application security configuration, 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.
The ability to obtain a final Top Secret security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development