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Security Manager

Peraton

On-site
Austin, TX
Full-time
Manager
Senior
10+ yrs
$112k–$179kPosted 3w ago

Real job — pulled straight from Peraton’s careers page · Verified September 22, 2026 · No reposts.

Job description

Peraton is hiring a Security Manager — a full-time, based in Austin, TX role ($112k–$179k). Apply directly on Peraton's careers page below.

Security Manager (TX DIR)

Location: Home, TX, US

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Responsibilities

 

Peraton is hiring a Security Manager. The qualified candidate will provide security leadership across the contract, including security policy, procedures, planning, evaluation, technology, compliance, incident management, vulnerability management, and GRC. The Security Director coordinates through the Technical Director.

 

Candidates must be located in the Austin, TX metropolitan area, or San Angelo, TX as applicable or willing to relocate to the Austin, TX metropolitan area.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Overall accountability for security policy, procedures, planning, evaluation, and technology.
  • Track, remediate, and report on current and emerging threats and trends to DIR.
  • Work with the Technical Director and DIR to address current and planned future threats.
  • Provide compliance oversight for:
    • TX-RAMP Level 2
    • TAC 202
    • CJIS
    • IRS Publication 1075
    • MARS-E
  • Coordinate the annual SOC 2 Type 2 audit.
  • Manage SOC 2 Type 2 corrective action plans.
  • Track, report, and remediate security incidents in accordance with TAC Chapter 202.
  • Develop the annual security plan.
  • Integrate security activities with GRC processes.
  • Oversee vulnerability scanning.
  • Conduct quarterly Master Security Baseline Configuration Health Checks.
  • Provide security governance and accountability across a complex multi-vendor government IT environment.
  • Coordinate with technical and service delivery leadership on security risks, remediation, compliance, and emerging threats.

Security Compliance and Expertise:

The successful candidate should be able to provide leadership and oversight across:

  • TX-RAMP Level 2 
  • FedRAMP ModerateTAC Chapter 202 
  • CJIS Security Policy 
  • IRS Publication 1075 
  • MARS-E SOC 2
  • Type 2 Zero-Trust Architecture 
  • SIEM / Threat Hunting Security
  • Incident Response Vulnerability Management GRC

Qualifications

 

Required Qualifications:

  • 10 years of experience, may have supervisory or lead experience
  • 8+ years of cybersecurity leadership experience on government IT contracts.
  • TX-RAMP Level 2 or FedRAMP Moderate equivalent compliance experience — REQUIRED.
  • Demonstrated experience with TAC Chapter 202 / Texas state cybersecurity requirements.
  • Experience with CJIS Security Policy compliance, including:
    • Personnel management
    • Data security
  • SOC 2 Type 2 audit management and corrective action experience.
  • Demonstrated zero-trust architecture design and implementation experience.
  • Experience with:
    • Security incident response
    • Threat hunting
    • SIEM management
  • Experience operating within multi-vendor government IT environments.
  • Strong cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, architecture, and security operations experience.
  • Ability to communicate security risks, incidents, remediation activities, and compliance status effectively to senior government and technical stakeholders.
  • CISSP certification-CISM acceptable in lieu of CISSP
  • CJIS Security Addendum compliance certification or equivalent experience
  • Must be a US Citizen

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. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for Security Manager at Peraton?

The estimated salary range for Security Manager at Peraton is $112,000 - $179,000 USD per year.

What skills are required for Security Manager at Peraton?

The required skills for Security Manager at Peraton include: SOC 2, SIEM, CISSP, CISM.

What is the seniority level for Security Manager at Peraton?

Security Manager at Peraton is a Manager / Senior level position.

How do I apply for Security Manager at Peraton?

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