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IT Asset Manager / Interim Secret Job Locations US-VA-Arlington Requisition ID 2026-166756 Position Category Supply Chain Clearance Top Secret Responsibilities Peraton is currently seeking to hire an ...

The ability to obtain an interim Secret security clearance before start date. * The ability to obtain a final Top Secret security clearance. Peraton Overview Peraton is a next-generation national ...

The ability to obtain an interim Secret security clearance before start date. * The ability to obtain a final Top Secret security clearance. Peraton Overview Peraton is a next-generation national ...

The ability to obtain an interim Secret security clearance before start date. * The ability to obtain a final Top Secret security clearance. Peraton Overview Peraton is a next-generation national ...

$93K - $164K/yr

MUST HAVE INTERIM SECRET CLEARANCE PRIOR TO START *** MUST HAVE INTERIM SECRET CLEARANCE PRIOR TO START Basic Qualifications • Interim Secret clearance required prior to start, with ability and ...

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MUST HAVE INTERIM SECRET CLEARANCE PRIOR TO START *** Basic Qualifications • Interim Secret Clearance at a minimum, with ability and willingness to obtain Top Secret • Experience as a Systems ...

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As of Jul 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for interim secret in the United States is $66.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51.68 and $78.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Interim Secret clearance is a temporary security clearance granted to individuals who are undergoing the process to obtain a full Secret clearance. It allows them to access classified information at the Secret level while their background investigation is still pending. This clearance helps new employees begin work on classified projects sooner, but it may be revoked if issues arise during the full investigation. Interim clearances are typically used in government and defense-related positions.

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Interim Secretaries often face the challenge of quickly adapting to new office environments, workflows, and team dynamics with little onboarding time. They need to rapidly understand organizational priorities, learn internal systems, and build working relationships to provide effective administrative support. Additionally, managing multiple short-term assignments can require strong organizational skills and the ability to handle ambiguity, but it also offers valuable exposure to diverse industries and work cultures.
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IT Asset Manager / Interim Secret

IT Asset Manager / Interim Secret

Peraton

Arlington, VA • On-site

$39K - $62K/yr

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Job description


IT Asset Manager / Interim Secret
Job Locations
US-VA-Arlington
Requisition ID
2026-166756
Position Category
Supply Chain
Clearance
Top Secret
Responsibilities

Peraton is currently seeking to hire an IT Asset Manager to join our Federal Strategic Cyber program in our Cyber & Intelligence sector.

Location: Arlington, VA. Hybrid schedule.

Position Description:

    Manage administration of IT inventory, asset management, and technical service contracts.
  • Maintain and manage software licenses and updates.
  • Create and manage enterprise wide asset management systems - can serve as liaison to the Finance and Legal departments as it related to the functions of the position.
  • Provide support by providing asset information and managing the physical inventory control.
  • Responsible for asset budget preparation, proven ability to coordinate IT Procurement activities - (i.e., upon receipt of purchase orders), invoice processing and reconciles changes in inventor.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years' experience, or HS diploma and 6+ years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
  • Must possess, or obtain prior to start date, at least one of the following certifications. Continued certification is required as a condition of employment:
    • CCNA Intro to Networks Certified
    • CCNA Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials Certified
    • CCNA Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation Certified
    • Customer Relations Certificate
    • Udemy Java SE 8 Developer Certificate
    • CompTIA Security+
    • CompTIA A+
  • Efficient in ensuring corporate and legal guidelines are followed for managing IT hardware and software assets; proficiency maintaining / managing software licenses and updates
  • Has background in being responsible for the evaluation, recommendation, and implementation of asset management systems for all IT technical assets
  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • The ability to obtain an interim Secret security clearance before start date.
    • The ability to obtain a final Top Secret security clearance.

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
$39,000 - $62,000. 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.
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At Peraton, we re at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world s most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.

Industry

It services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

2017