Information System Security Manager

Peraton; Maryland; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an Information System Security Manager to support Peraton Labs' information assurance and IT operations in a full-time, on-site role based in Silver Spring, Maryland.

You will perform ISSM duties per DAAG, JSIG, ICD-503, and related regulations, create RMF documentation, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with NIST 800-53 Rev4/Rev5 while maintaining security controls and certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience: 8+ years with BS/BA; 6+ years with MS/MA; 3+ years with PhD.
• CISSP or DoD 8570 IAM Level III certification.
• Experience with SAP and/or DCSA assessments and authorizations.
• 5+ years in Authority to Operate (ATO), continuous monitoring, POA&Ms, and NIST 800-37/800-53 Rev4/Rev5.
• Experience with SCAP, STIGs, and other compliance tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work with team members.
• Active TS clearance with ability to obtain SCI.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage information assurance efforts across environments in Silver Spring, MD.
• Perform ISSM roles per DAAG, JSIG, ICD-503 and other applicable regulations.
• Create, manage, and maintain RMF Package documentation and artifacts (A&A, ASA, SCRs).
• Prepare, deliver and update required documentation using approved templates, forms, and methods.
• Meet continuous monitoring requirements including backups, OS patching, vulnerability scanning.
• Manage security vulnerabilities and remediation; monitor logs for violations.
• Generate POA&Ms for non-compliant controls and maintain documentation.
• Oversee Linux and Microsoft classified systems; assist in builds and troubleshooting.
• Apply security controls based on DoD guidance and customer requirements.
• Work with stakeholders to identify additional controls for security posture.
• Assist in incident response, annual self-inspection, and inventory efforts.
• Track deployment of software/hardware to classified environments.
• Provide security requirements throughout system life cycle and respond to requests.
• Maintain knowledge of policies, configurations, data flows, ports, and services.
• Maintain required certifications for this role.

Skills

CISSP or equivalent

ATO process

SAP and/or DCSA assessments

NIST 800-37/800-53 Rev4/Rev5

SCAP/STIGs

Linux administration

Linux shell scripting

Networking concepts (TCP/IP)

Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

Tools

ACAS

Nessus

eMASS

Job description

Required Qualifications/Skills

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
• CISSP or equivalent certification (DoD 8570 IAM Level III).
• Experience with SAP and/or DCSA assessments and authorizations.
• 5+ years experience with Authority to Operate (ATO) process, continuous monitoring, POA&Ms, Security Authorizations (SA), NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53 Rev4/ Rev5, working with Information System Owners (ISO) and Program Managers (PM).
• Experience with SCAP, STIGs, and other compliance tools.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work well with team members.
• Active TS clearance with ability to obtain SCI.

Desired Skills/Qualifications

• Preferred degree in a technical discipline such as computer science, cybersecurity, or information technology.
• Experience with Ongoing Authorizations
• Experience with eMASS
• Experience with ACAS, Nessus, and/or other vulnerability scanners
• 3+ years of solid Linux system administration working experience with specific focus on Ubuntu and RedHat distributions.
• Experience with Linux shell scripting include writing new scripts and troubleshoot existing codes.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP and networking concepts and a solid understanding of the well-known services including DHCP, DNS, SSH, TLS, IPSec, etc.

Peraton is seeking an Information System Security Manager in support of Peraton Labs’ information assurance and information technology operations. This is a full-time on-site position working out of the Silver Spring, Maryland office.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead and manage information assurance efforts, and systems across numerous environments in Silver Spring, MD.
• Perform Information System Security Manager (ISSM) roles and responsibilities as prescribed by the DAAG, JSIG, ICD-503, and other applicable regulations.
• Create, manage, and maintain RMF Package documentation, submissions, and associated artifacts. This will include A&A packages, ASA packages, SCRs, etc.
• Prepare, deliver and update all required documentation using the current approved templates, forms, regulations, and methods.
• Meet continuous monitoring requirements for the accredited information systems, to include weekly auditing, performing of backups, AV updates, OS patching, vulnerability scanning, and other prescribed tasks.
• Manage security vulnerabilities, implement timely remediation, monitor security logs for violations and anomalous events, and report information security concerns and problems when necessary.
• Generate Plan of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms) for each non-compliant control, manage all applicable POA&Ms throughout the information system lifecycle. Proper documentation shall be filed and updated as required.
• Oversee the management and maintenance of Linux and Microsoft classified information systems, with the ability to assist in technical efforts when needed. This may include building systems, installing software, and/or troubleshooting information systems and network devices.
• Apply security controls based on the DoD Security Technical Implementation Guidance and other customer requirements.
• Work closely with the key stakeholders to identify any additional controls that are applicable to the system(s) to maintain a favorable security posture.
• Assist in incident response, annual self-inspection, and inventory efforts.
• Track the deployment of all applicable software and hardware to classified environments.
• Provide, track, and report security requirements throughout the system life cycle of all information systems that are within the accreditation boundary.
• Provide timely and detailed responses to user and customer requests.
• Continuously maintain a thorough understanding of all relevant corporate policies, security control plans as well as system configurations, architecture, installed software, accounts (both Operating System and Application), data flows, ports, protocols, and other relevant data for each Information System.
• Maintain required certifications for this role.