DoD ISSE: Cybersecurity & Compliance Engineer

Peraton; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) for our Linthicum, MD office to support a DoD customer. The role involves safeguarding national security through cyber investigations, forensics, threat analysis and mission support.

You will work on security requirements, SIEM log analysis, vulnerability review, and STIG compliance within a DevSecOps framework. Qualified candidates will hold a TS clearance with SCI eligibility, an IAT II level certification (Security+

Qualifications

• Experience guiding application developers on security requirements.
• DISA STIGs and STIG Viewer experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the ISSO with Log Review/Analysis using SIEM tools to determine actions.
• Conduct vulnerability analysis and review ACAS scans.
• Assist with DISA STIG analysis to ensure STIG-compliant solutions.
• Apply DevSecOps methodologies to integrate security throughout development.
• Ensure ConMon requirements are addressed at the system level.
• Coordinate security activities with system leads, ISSOs, and program managers.
• Determine, design, implement, and evaluate security requirements for systems and networks.
• Assess risks, mitigation, residual risks, and provide stakeholder recommendations.
• Develop and implement technical security solutions.
• Lead internal security audits and investigations.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations and industry standards.

Skills

Security requirements guidance

Security policy guidance for devs

DISA STIGs knowledge

Vulnerability analysis & testing

SIEM log review

IAT Level II certification

Top Secret + SCI eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s in IT/CS/Cybersecurity/IS/Software Engineering/Data Science

Tools

STIG Viewer

RedHat/CentOS Linux

Job description

Peraton is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) for our Linthicum, MD office to support a DoD customer. The role involves safeguarding national security through cyber investigations, forensics, threat analysis and mission support.

You will work on security requirements, SIEM log analysis, vulnerability review, and STIG compliance within a DevSecOps framework. Qualified candidates will hold a TS clearance with SCI eligibility, an IAT II level certification (Security+