Cybersecurity Assessor Position Available In [Unknown county], Georgia

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Company:
Peraton
Salary:
$145500
JobFull-timeOnsite

Job Description

Cybersecurity Assessor Peraton Jun 26, 2025 Cybersecurity Assessor
Job Locations US-GA-Fort Gordon Requisition

ID 2025-157886

Position Category Information Technology Clearance Top Secret/SCI w/Poly Responsibilities Peraton seeks a Cybersecurity Assessor focused on Critical Infrastructure (CI) and Operational Technology (OT) to assess the cyber readiness and security of the Army’s CI/OT.

Location:

Fort Eisenhower, GA.

Tasks include:

Assess the cyber readiness and security of the Army’s CI/OT
Implement, maintain, and secure physical systems in an industrial environment, including hardware and software like Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) controllers, and other automation tools
Monitor industrial processes and network traffic to validate good cybersecurity posture
Provide a deep understanding of both technical systems and industry-specific regulations,
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and IT teams to ensure smooth functionality and compliance with cybersecurity standard.

Qualifications Required:

Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D. Will consider HS+16 years of experience
Must have 4-6 years of specific relevant experience — being knowledgeable of OT cybersecurity best practices, threat landscape, and mitigation strategies in SCADA, PLC, HMI, DCS, and other industrial automation systems
Requires an IAT level II qualifying certification. Must complete within 60 days of hire. Requires a CSSP-Analyst qualifying certification. Must complete within 60 days of hire. Must have an understanding of the Active Defense approach, ICS-specific attacks and how these attacks inform mitigation strategies.
Must be able to provide engineering solutions for industrial control systems with regard to IT and cyber security for acquisition
Must have experience in SCADA, PLC, HMI, DCS, and other industrial automation systems
Must be able to perform the following tasks:
Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities within OT systems
Analyze OT network architecture and identify security gaps
Perform vulnerability scans on OT devices and systems
Prioritize identified risks and develop mitigation strategies
Ensure adherence to industry regulations and standards related to OT systems, safety, and data integrity
Advise on OT security best practices, threat landscape, and mitigation strategies
Able to interpret operational data to identify trends, anomalies, and potential risks
Active

DOD TS//SCI

clearance with the ability to obtain Polygraph and MEAD
U.S Citizenship Required
Must be able to travel on-site to assess the cybersecurity of OT networks to sensor

Preferred:

Active

DOD TS/SCI

clearance with Polygraph
An IAT Level III certification
GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI) certification
Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) certification
GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID) certification
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) certification
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan. Peraton Overview 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 $112,000 – $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO EEO:

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

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