Senior Cybersecurity Manager
Job Description
Company: Peraton
Location: US
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• 12+ years relevant experience
• 9+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience
• 3+ years of experience in a management or leadership role
• Experience building and scaling security programs in enterprise environments
• Working knowledge of security frameworks: Risk Management Framework (800-53, and 80053A
• Experience with AWS and OpenShift platforms
• Active 8570 IAT Level 2 certification: such as CISSP, Security+, CySA+, OR CASP+CE
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Proven ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly to non-technical executives and stakeholders
• Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture principles and implementation strategies
• Experience managing security across M&A integrations or large-scale transformation programs
The Senior Cybersecurity Manager will lead a team of security professionals, drive risk management initiatives, and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all information assets. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience supporting an IC program’s cybersecurity requirements as well as significant technical expertise, strong executive communication skills, and a proactive approach to evolving threats.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Management
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 12-15 cybersecurity ISSOs, ISSE’s and analysts
• Establish performance goals, conduct reviews, and manage staffing and resource planning
• Cultivate a security-aware culture across the organization through training and advocacy
Security Program Management
• Own and continuously improve the enterprise information security program aligned with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and organizational objectives
• Oversee security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence programs
• Define, track, and report on key security metrics and KPIs to Program Management
Risk & Compliance
• Conduct and manage risk assessments for large government contract
• Prioritize remediation
• RMF Supporting Body of Evidence (BOE) experience required for Authorization To Operate (ATO)
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations including NIIST 800-53, NIST 800-53A and ICD 503
• Coordinate and manage third-party security audits, penetration tests, and assessments
Architecture & Engineering Oversight
• Guide security architecture decisions across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments
• Evaluate, procure, and oversee deployment of security tools including familiarity with Containers, (Docker, Kubernetes) AWS, GitLab and Xacta
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to embed security into the SDLC and DevSecOps pipelines
Source: Peraton Careers
