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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information Security Administrator - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $51,000 - $82,000 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Cyber Security, Data Security, Information Technology Security Auditing, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Engineering, Lenel, Large Language Models, Software Security, Information Technology, Powerapps, Plan of Action and Milestones - **Published:** November 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/information-security-administrator-washington-dc--718a4410-81ad-4358-a4d6-5c4de84cdeae ## About the Role * 2 years with BS/BA or 6 years with a HS diploma/equivalent * Security Administration experience and the ability to work flexible hours. * Experience in security governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), third-party risk management, audit support, and data protection. * Experience performing control assessment and gap analysis against NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, and managing the POA&M lifecycle * Vendor and Application security risk management experience. * Authoring ability for policies, control narratives, and deficiency documentation that withstands external review. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration abilities. * US. citizenship required. Desired qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering * Healthcare Compliance: Working knowledge of HIPAA/HITECH. * CMS: Experience with CMS requirements and Authority to Connect/Operate support, including Security Assessment Workbooks (SAWs), security assessment reports, and control evidence packages * State & Federal Government: Experience in government regulated compliance environments * Technical Skills: Experience with SharePoint administration, and PowerApps development * Incident Response: Hands-on incident response experience in regulated environments * Verified Experience: Preference for candidates with verified work experience over recent college graduates * Emerging technologies: Artificial intelligence (AI), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Large Language Models (LLM) ## Description Peraton is seeking an experienced Security Administrator with a primary focus on security administration, audit support, policy management, and third-party risk oversight to maintain a continuous compliance posture against NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, HIPAA, and related frameworks. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong project management skills, audit experience, and the ability to manage multiple security and compliance workstreams while supporting security leadership, privacy stakeholders, vendors, on-site security engineering teams, and independent assessment organizations. This selected individual will support our SafeGuard Services (SGS) team, a subsidiary of Peraton, which performs data analysis, investigation, and medical review, to detect, prevent, deter, reduce, and make referrals to recover fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicare/Medicaid healthcare programs. What you''ll do: The Security Administrator will be responsible for the following but not limited to:: Security Compliance & Policy Management * Author, maintain, and update security policies, procedures, standards, plans, and control documentation for the SGS Contracts environment. * Perform control testing and gap analysis against NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, HIPAA/HITECH and the CMS ARS and PIM. * Document deficiencies and manage the Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) lifecycle from identification through verified closure * Respond to Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEVs), CCIC bulletins, and compliance data calls Audit & Assessment Support * Support maintenance of the control evidence library and GRC platform records, control mappings, and compliance reporting using CFACTs. * Serve as the operational-side evidence provider for annual independent assessments and CMS reviews. * Support Security Assessment preparation and security assessment report development * Ensure audit-readiness on any given day rather than reconstructed compliance Third-Party & Vendor Risk Management * Conduct vendor security due diligence and assessments. * Perform contract and control reviews, continuous monitoring, and risk reporting * Manage vendor security questionnaires and ongoing compliance verification Security Management & Monitoring (SMM) Administration * Administer SMM platform documentation, audit activities, and training programs * Serve as application owner liaison or support PMO coordination for SMM-related activities * Support application ID administration and controls Physical Security & Access Control * Generate and audit Lenel access control reports on a weekly and monthly basis * Conduct group audits and access reviews. * Support training and onboarding activities Program & Administrative Support * Leverage SharePoint and PowerApps knowledge to streamline workflows and reporting * Participate and support change control boards; evaluate applications; participate in technical solutioning and evaluation * Support program operations which may include and is not limited to; leading small projects and initiatives, supporting business capture and growth, and providing cross functional support * Telework available from EST, MST or CST.time zones.