Peraton · 1 day ago
Information System Security Officer
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking an Information System Security Officer to support their customer onsite in Washington D.C., focusing on the development and maintenance of RMF documentation and the security posture of systems.
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Responsibilities
Assist in the development and maintenance of RMF documentation and artifacts, ensuring proper security controls and safeguards are implemented for all systems
Collaborate with the ISSE and other engineering teams to assess and integrate security controls, providing security guidance for design and implementation efforts
Monitor and manage the security posture of systems, ensuring that security controls are effective and compliant with applicable standards and regulations
Conduct security assessments and audits, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigations to strengthen the overall security posture
Review and maintain security-related documentation, ensuring all system components and information types are clearly described and aligned with security policies
Provide support for security authorization and accreditation processes, ensuring compliance with federal laws and regulations and assisting in the creation of security
Qualification
Required
Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required
8 years with BS/BA; 4 additional years of work experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelors degree
Minimum 6 years' experience in security engineering of Information Systems
Proven ISSO experience across a large-scale enterprise Information Technology (IT) program
Experience with Scrum methodologies
Strong written and verbal communication
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Teamwork and collaboration
Organizational and multitasking skills
Proficiency with Nesssus (ACAS), Splunk, STIGS, SCAP tools
DoD 8570.1-M IAT Level II certification (i.e., Security+ CE, CAP) required
Preferred
ITILv4 Foundation Certification desired
Experience with ServiceNow
Proficiency with eMASS and Xacta
DoD 8570.1-M IAT Level III certification (i.e., CISSP or CISM) desired
Benefits
Overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-09-25
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