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Peraton · 1 day ago

Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

McLean, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $216K/yr

10+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. The Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) will provide system security support for ongoing and future system development, ensuring compliance and managing security issues for a classified customer.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support organization-wide activities to maintain A&A compliance of all systems and full-lifecycle

Closely collaborate with the ISSM staff to manage ongoing issues and accreditations

Serve as the focal POC between the project teams and the accreditation office

Review/assess network diagrams and schematics

Review and interpret system vulnerability scans and work with project teams to resolve security issues

Resolve inconsistencies and irregularities in the submission of A&A documentation

Required to put together assessment reports to provide organizational risk, ad hoc customer responses mostly dealing with analysis and policy interpretation

Will handle software management, laptop compliance, certification and accreditation of systems, patch management, continuous monitoring/scanning

Develop and maintain SSPs

Maintaining systems as well as working with SETA and development contractors to prepare SSPs and work through the A&A processes

Generate and review the Body of Evidence (BOE) and artifacts

Qualification

TS/SCI clearanceRisk ManagementCertificationAccreditationInformation Systems SecurityPatch managementContinuous monitoringVulnerability scanningCloud computing securityMultitaskingTeam playerTime managementInterpersonal skills

Required

Active/current TS/SCI w/ a relevant polygraph is required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or other related technical discipline and 12 years relevant experience; or a Master's degree and 10 years of relevant experience; or a PhD and seven (7) years of relevant experience

Risk Management and the Certification and Accreditation processes and related policies

System Administrator Security Course

Proven experience in Information Systems Security to include: Direct project management experience with patch management, continuous monitoring, and vulnerability scanning/remediation activities - this includes devising or implementing a continuous monitoring plan across multiple security domains and familiarity with tools used in compliance and vulnerability assessments

Familiarity with cloud computing and related security concepts, as well as, cross-domain solutions

Working knowledge of digital communications and related IT communications technologies

Good time management skills

Ability to support multiple projects

Ability to multitask and manage

Must be a team player and possess a strong ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team as well as work independently with minimal supervision

Demonstrated ability to quickly ramp up to support customer's needs, clearly communicate (orally and written) ideas, take initiative to provide creative solutions to challenges and/or systemic problems

Proactive and forward-leaning

Strong interpersonal skills

Previous experience with customer