Senior Cybersecurity Network Defense Administrator

As a Senior Cybersecurity Network Defense Administrator, you will operate and maintain the enterprise vulnerability defense program, support compliance scanning and reporting, and manage related security controls for network defense activities. The role is onsite in Radford, VA.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage ACAS infrastructure, including configuration, scanning, reporting, and analysis in accordance with the DISA ACAS Best Practices Guide.
• Support Army Endpoint Security Solution (AESS) Site Reviewer activities, DISA whitelist management, and PKI token related activities.
• Perform STIG compliance scanning and produce compliance reporting.
• Provide Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM) support, including review of proposed configuration changes for security impact.
• Complete in-processing and out-processing account tasks and maintain updates in the designated training and certification tracking system.
• Participate in Software Assurance reviews to ensure ACAS findings are remediated or documented via eMASS POA&M.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum experience: 5+ years in cybersecurity and network defense.
• Minimum education and experience alternatives:
  • 12 years without a degree
  • 10 years with AS/AA
  • 8 years with BS/BA
  • 6 years with MS/MA
• DoD 8140 qualified for DCWF 541 – Vulnerability Assessment Analyst at the Intermediate proficiency level.
• Active DoW Secret security clearance.
• US Citizenship.
• Experience managing ACAS, including infrastructure management, configuration, scanning, reporting, and analysis.
• Proficiency managing AESS Site Reviewer activities.
• Experience managing the DISA whitelist.
• Knowledge of PKI token management.
• Strong understanding of DoW STIGs, with the ability to perform STIG compliance scanning and reporting.
• Experience providing PPSM support.
• Ability to review proposed configuration changes for security impact.
• Experience with in-processing and out-processing tasks related to account management.

Preferred / Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent years of experience, as determined by PL ALTESS.
• Familiarity with the DISA ACAS Best Practices Guide, NETCOM policies, and DISA Continuous Monitoring and Risk Scoring (CMRS).
• Experience with Army enterprise monitoring tools, incident response, and security compliance documentation.
• Understanding of Continuity of Operations Plans and Communication Plans.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills, with a collaborative team approach.

Technologies

• ACAS
• DISA ACAS Best Practices Guide
• Army Endpoint Security Solution (AESS)
• DISA whitelist
• PKI tokens
• STIG
• Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM)
• eMASS POA&M
• eMASS

Work Location

• Radford, VA (onsite)
• Radford, VA or Remote

Compensation

Target Salary Range: USD 112,000 - 179,000 per year.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Health savings account
• Short/long term disability
• EAP
• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
• Company paid holidays

Additional Application and Hiring Notes

• The application period is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date.
• An on-camera interview may be required.
• An identity verification process may be required.
• AI tools during Peraton interviews are strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization.
• All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Peraton is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.