Peraton · 1 day ago
Cyber Systems Engineering (ISSO)
Laurel, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $179K/yr
10+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. As a Cyber Systems Engineer - Information System Security Officer (ISSO), you will secure and authorize mission-critical systems supporting Intelligence Community operations, maintaining system authorization and enforcing RMF controls.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the ISSO / Information System Security Approval Authority for assigned classified systems
Maintain and enforce system security posture in accordance with RMF (NIST 800-37/53), ICDs, and applicable DoD/IC policies
Lead system security activities across design, authorization, operations, and sustainment phases
Conduct and document risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and control implementations to support system authorization
Support continuous monitoring, POA&M development, vulnerability remediation, and security incident response
Evaluate system architectures, configurations, and security solutions to ensure compliance with classified processing requirements
Manage configuration changes, assess security impact, and ensure continued authorization
Coordinate with ISSMs, ISSEs, system owners, and accrediting authorities to support authorization decisions
Develop, review, and maintain required RMF artifacts, including:
System Security Plans (SSPs)
Risk Assessment Reports (RARs)
Security Control Assessments (SCAs)
Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages
System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs)
Ensure audit readiness and support inspections, assessments, and compliance reviews
Qualification
Required
Ten (10) years experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Experience is to include at least one (1) of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; and encryption techniques/tools
Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional ISSO experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
Possession of a DoD 8570 IAM Level I or higher certification is required
Active TS/SCI with current polygraph required
Benefits
Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents
25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap
Participation in an attractive bonus plan
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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