Senior Security Advisor

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About Peraton

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

Peraton’s Cyber Mission supports the United States Air Force by delivering mission‑critical cyber professionals who defend our nation’s security. Our team of experts provides innovative engineering, logistics, sustainment, and customer support to ensure the functionality of network infrastructure while addressing the most complex cyber operations and national defense challenges.

Peraton is seeking an Information Technology Security, Senior Advisor to support our mission to defend and protect national security.

The Information Technology Security, Senior Advisor provides strategic leadership and expert technical oversight for cyber operations programs, ensuring systems meet or exceed mission security requirements. They guide cross‑functional teams and advise senior stakeholders on the implementation, integration, and sustainment of enterprise security capabilities.

• Lead implementation and governance of RMF processes across multiple enterprise systems.
• Direct the development, review, and approval of enterprise‑level Security Authorization (ATO) packages.
• Advise senior leadership on cyber risk, mitigation strategies, and evolving threat landscapes.
• Ensure enterprise compliance with CNSSI, DoDI, ICD, and other cyber operations directives.
• Oversee vulnerability management and coordinate enterprise‑wide remediation plans.
• Establish and maintain security policies, standards, and best practices across programs.

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of experience OR a Master’s degree with 10 years of experience.
• U.S. Citizenship and a current active TOP SECRET Clearance with SCI.
• Must comply with DoD 8140/DCWF Work Role 722 requirements, including holding an approved baseline certification and meeting all KSAs for managing cybersecurity programs, enforcing policies, and overseeing incident response activities.
• Demonstrated leadership experience directing RMF and security authorization processes at the enterprise level.
• Proven track record managing complex, multi‑system security documentation efforts such as BoE packages.
• Expertise in advising executive stakeholders on cyber operations posture and compliance strategies.
• In‑depth knowledge of CNSSI, DoDI, ICD, and other applicable cyber ops frameworks.

• Experience in leading cyber risk management initiatives for large‑scale defense or government programs.
• Familiarity with enterprise‑level security orchestration and automation tools.
• Background in hybrid cloud and on‑premises security integration.
• Knowledge of advanced persistent threat (APT) mitigation strategies.

Target Salary Range: $135,000 – $216,000. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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