Peraton Hiring Facility Security Officer
- Peraton is seeking a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to support its operations in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.
- The company is looking for an individual who is dynamic, well-organized and highly motivated, with prior relevant experience to serve in the role.
- Peraton is a privately held American national security and technology company formed in 2017.
Peraton is seeking a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to support its operations in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.
The company is looking for an individual who is dynamic, well-organized and highly motivated, with prior relevant experience to serve in the role.
Company Background and Operations
Peraton is a privately held American national security and technology company formed in 2017. The company is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, and was established through acquisitions made by the New York-based private-equity firm Veritas Capital.
The organization provides services across several sectors, including intelligence, cyber, defense, space, health, homeland security, and citizen security. As of 2024, Peraton employs more than 18,000 people worldwide.
The company’s operational scope includes unifying IT and OT defense for the federal enterprise using AI-driven insight. Peraton also maintains a research organization, Peraton Labs, located in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
Related Security Personnel Requirements
The recruitment of a Facility Security Officer in Annapolis Junction is part of a broader need for security operations personnel across multiple locations. Peraton has listed similar FSO requirements in other Virginia locations.
In Herndon, Virginia, the company has sought a Facility Security Officer requiring a Top Secret clearance. A Corporate Facility Security Officer position in Reston, Virginia, has a typical salary range between $104,000 and $166,000, depending on various factors.
Peraton has previously expanded its federal IT and mission support capabilities through the acquisition of the federal IT business of Northrop Grumman in 2021 for $3.4 billion, as well as the acquisition of Perspecta in May 2021 for $7.1 billion.
The company has also been awarded a contract by the Federal Aviation Administration to modernize air traffic control infrastructure.
Peraton has issued warnings regarding fraudulent recruitment activities, noting that some scams utilize fake websites, email accounts, or job postings claiming to be from the company.