DOJ Security Assessment and Authorization Program

peraton· Information Technology
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📍 Huntsville, AL, US📍 Quantico, VA, US📍 Washington, DC, US📍 Winchester, VA, USFULL TIME💰 USD 135K–216K

About this role

Responsibilities

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT MISSION with Peraton

 

Express your interest today!  Currently supporting a DOJ Security Assessment and Authorization program?   We welcome a conversation about potential opportunities with Peraton—no commitment needed.

 

Peraton is staffing a five-year contract supporting an established federal enterprise cybersecurity program. The team will provide security engineering, control assessments, audit readiness, and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) support across systems at multiple classification levels, including cloud environments and SaaS platforms.

 

The mission: ensure systems are properly assessed, authorized, and continuously monitored.

 

We’re connecting with Senior, SME, and Lead cybersecurity professionals ahead of an anticipated award:

  • Information Systems Security Officers (ISSOs)
  • Information Systems Security Engineers (ISSEs)
  • Security Control Assessors (SCAs)
  • Security Architects
  • Cloud Developers
  • Cybersecurity Analysts
  • Information Security Specialists
  • IT Compliance Managers
  • IT SMEs

 

Program locations include Washington, DC / NCR; Quantico, VA; Winchester, VA; Clarksburg, WV; and Huntsville, AL. Specific locations vary by position.

 

If you currently support this work, we welcome the opportunity to connect.

 

Opportunities are contingent upon contract award. Current postings reflect customer-provided labor category requirements; descriptions may be refined following award.

 

#FederalCyberISaaS

 

This position is a pipeline position with the purpose of collecting applicants. No hires will be made against this position.

Qualifications

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Must have a minimum of a Top Secret (TS) security clearance with the ability to obtain access to compartmented Information (TS/SCI) and a polygraph as dictated by the program/contract.
  • DoD 8140.3 Certification Requirements

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

$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the DOJ Security Assessment and Authorization Program role at peraton?
The listed salary for this DOJ Security Assessment and Authorization Program position at peraton is USD 135K–216K. This is an FULL TIME role.
Where is the DOJ Security Assessment and Authorization Program position at peraton located?
This DOJ Security Assessment and Authorization Program role at peraton is based in Huntsville, AL, US, Quantico, VA, US, Washington, DC, US, Winchester, VA, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the DOJ Security Assessment and Authorization Program role at peraton full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a DOJ Security Assessment and Authorization Program role in the Information Technology department at peraton.
Which team or department does the DOJ Security Assessment and Authorization Program at peraton belong to?
This DOJ Security Assessment and Authorization Program position is part of the Information Technology department at peraton. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the DOJ Security Assessment and Authorization Program job at peraton posted?
This DOJ Security Assessment and Authorization Program position at peraton was posted on Oct 2, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
DOJ Security Assessment and Authorization Program
peraton · 💰 USD 135K–216K
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