Job Description
Job Listing ID:
4497696 Job Title:
Security Engineer Application Deadline:
08/19/2026 Job Location:
Corvallis
Date Posted:
05/26/2026 Hours Worked Per Week:
40 Shift:
Day Shift Duration of Job:
Full Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly.
(Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.) Job Summary:
Security Engineer
Job Locations US-OR-Home | US-WA-Home | US-WA-Home Requisition ID 2026-167116
Position Category Information Technology Clearance No Clearance Required
Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an experienced Security Engineer to support the security, compliance, and maintenance of a large-scale, web-based government application. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing and sustaining a comprehensive security posture aligned with NIST SP 800-53
(Moderate), SOC 2 Type II, OWASP
Top 10, and applicable state and federal regulatory requirements. You will work closely with program teams, agency stakeholders, and independent auditors to ensure continuous compliance, rapid incident response, and robust data protection across all environments.
Location:
This position is remote; however, candidates must reside within the Pacific Time Zone (PST) and be located in Oregon or Washington, or within close proximity to Salem, Oregon to support occasional onsite travel requirements.
Day to Day Roles and Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and maintain security controls in accordance with NIST SP 800-53
(Moderate) across all system components
Deploy, configure, and maintain a Web Application Firewall (WAF) and enforce OWASP Top 10 validation throughout the software development lifecycle
Implement and manage TLS 1.2/1.3
encryption for data in transit and 256-bit AES (FIPS 140-2/140-3 compliant) encryption for data at rest
Conduct and coordinate SAST, DAST, and Software Composition Analysis (SCA) as part of the secure development lifecycle
Maintain a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) for all applications and manage application allowlisting to prevent unauthorized software execution
Implement and manage IEEE 802.1x certificate-based network access control
Develop, maintain, and continuously update the Security Risk Management Plan
Manage real-time, automated hardware and software asset inventory tracking
Coordinate and support annual independent security audits (NIST SP 800-53
Moderate or SOC 2 Type II); deliver SOC 2 Type II reports.
Monitor system security logs and provide on-demand access to designated agency personnel
Lead incident response activities; deliver breach/incident notifications to the Agency within 24 hours of discovery
Ensure all Agency Data remains within the United States or its territories at all times - no overseas access, transmission, storage, or backup permitted
Manage cryptographic key lifecycle in accordance with NIST SP 800-57
Perform data sanitization and media destruction per NIST SP 800-88
(Rev. 1)
Classify and protect all Agency Data per applicable Oregon Information Asset Classification policies
Generate User Access Reports and Data Sanitization Certifications upon agency... For full info follow application link. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Job Classification:
Information Security Analysts Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages,
employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation
Salary:
$80,000.00 to $128,000.00 per Year Depending on Experience Job Requirements
Experience Required:
At least 5 years
Education Required:
High School Diploma/GED Minimum Age:
N/A Gender:
N/A
Employer Will Perform:
Background Check
