Remote Good Guard Security Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

Description

Peraton is seeking a Security Engineer to support enterprise data protection, secure cross-domain transfer operations, insider threat monitoring, compliance auditing, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) initiatives across cloud environments. This position serves as a high level operational engineering resource responsible for engineering, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing enterprise DLP and secure data transfer capabilities using Forcepoint DLP and EverFox Data Guard technologies supporting endpoint protection, web traffic inspection, XML validation, protocol enforcement, multi-network data movement, and secure information exchange within a highly regulated federal environment.

The environment supports distributed infrastructure spanning multiple security domains and thousands of enterprise endpoints. Operational support includes EverFox Data Guard Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) ELS Nodes, Data Guard Web Adaptors, XML Plugins, UDP & TCP Adaptors, multi-network Data Guard deployments, and the Forcepoint DLP Suite supporting IP Protection, User & Data Security, endpoint DLP, and sensitive data governance operations. This role supports ongoing modernization efforts involving cloud data protection, secure transfer optimization, DLP policy standardization, and improved visibility into sensitive data movement across enterprise and cloud collaboration platforms.

Skills

Security, Information security, Cyber security, Forcepoint DLP, EverFox Data Guard, data loss prevention, TLS/SSL, Data Protection, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, RHEL, XML Plugins, UDP & TCP Adaptors, IP Protection, IRS-1075, SIEM, Microsoft 365, ServiceNow, API

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Forcepoint DLP/DDR/DSPM, DevSecOps, Automation, Other security tool suites (e.g., FW, AD, PAM, IAM, SIEM, AV, EDR, NDR, UEBA, SOAR, Scanning, Forensics, Observability), EverFox Data Guard, Cross Domain Security, Secure Data Transfer Operations, Endpoint DLP Administration, Data Loss Prevention Engineering, Data Classification, Sensitive Data Governance, Insider Threat Monitoring, Endpoint Agent Troubleshooting, DLP Policy Tuning, Exact Data Matching, Fingerprinting, OCR, XML Validation, Email Security, Web Security, Microsoft 365 Security, SaaS Data Protection, AWS Security & Networking, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Compliance Auditing, IRS Safeguards / SCSEM, NIST SP 800-53, DISA STIG, FedRAMP, TLS/SSL Troubleshooting, Proxy Technologies, Secure Web Gateways, SMTP Communications, UDP/TCP Communications, Splunk, ServiceNow, Active Directory Integration, API Integration & Automation, PowerShell, Python, Incident Investigation, Audit Readiness Support, Operational Troubleshooting, Compliance Reporting.

Experience Level

Expert Level

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Herndon, VA.

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $82.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.