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Principal Cybersecurity Analyst - Security Standards & Baselines (SSB)

Peraton

Full-time

Arlington, VA

Job description

Overview:
We’re seeking a detail-oriented IT Compliance Analyst to support IT compliance efforts and audit readiness. This role ensures alignment with regulations, internal policies, and industry standards. The ideal candidate is a clear communicator who works well across teams and promotes accountability and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate IT testing for audits, risk assessments, and compliance requirements.
  • Help plan and organize IT compliance testing activities.
  • Deliver training to promote audit readiness and compliance awareness.
  • Report compliance findings and suggest practical improvements.
  • Respond to audit requests promptly and thoroughly.
  • Flag IT issues and support the development of clear remediation plans.
  • Recommend and help carry out consistent, trackable remediation efforts.
  • Assist in creating and maintaining IT documentation (processes, controls, etc.).
  • Support tools and processes for IT risk and compliance management.
  • Help control implement and validate key IT controls (e.g., access, change management).
  • Monitor control performance and ensure updates are made as needed.
  • Work with IT teams to align with compliance frameworks and reduce risk.
  • Provide guidance to team members when needed.
  • Stay on top of evolving compliance requirements.
  • Maintain strong relationships with IT and business stakeholders.

Education & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
  • Ability to pass background check and drug screening

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 5+ years in IT, with 4+ in compliance, IT, or risk management
  • Knowledge of frameworks like NIST, CmmC, HIPAA, PCI, or GDPR
  • Skilled at identifying and explaining control-related risks.
  • Experience with security assessments
  • Strong communicator, comfortable translating tech risk for business teams
  • Organized and able to manage multiple priorities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

  • Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • On call

Ability to Commute:

  • Lynchburg, VA 24502 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Lynchburg, VA 24502: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person