Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton’s Space & Intelligence Sector is seeking a mid-to-senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our Herndon, VA office. You will lead security for IC systems, maintain RMF artifacts, track vulnerabilities, and ensure accreditation activities align with customer requirements.

This hands-on role partners with system owners, engineers, and government personnel to uphold a robust security posture.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Security Polygraph is required.
• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience; Master’s with 6+ years or 4+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Experience supporting Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities and RMF documentation.
• Experience supporting Intelligence Community or DoD mission systems.
• RMF and Xacta experience; DoD cybersecurity requirements knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Act as the security lead for assigned systems and interface with Customer security teams and program leadership.
• Maintain RMF artifacts (SSP, SCTM, POA&M, IRP) and update as systems evolve.
• Track vulnerabilities, coordinate patching and remediation; ensure findings close on schedule.
• Manage continuous monitoring activities and security reporting.
• Support accreditation/re-accreditation activities and documentation coordination.
• Validate technical controls across system components (OS hardening, access controls, auditing).
• Provide security guidance on system changes and new integrations.
• Work with users and developers to ensure changes meet security expectations.

Skills

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

RMF and Xacta experience

A&A processes RMF documentation

Strong writing and documentation

Effective communication (technical/non

Splunk (desired)

Education

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years experience; Master's with 6+ years or 4+ years in lieu

Tools

Xacta RMF tooling

Splunk

AWS/Google Cloud exposure

Redhat/CentOS Linux

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton’s Space & Intelligence Sector is looking for a mid-to-senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join a diverse development team at our Herndon, VA, office. In this role, you will support IC systems and ensure they remain compliant, accredited, and operational within the customer’s security requirements. This role is hands‑on and embedded with the program, working directly with system owners, engineers, and the government to maintain security posture and keep mission systems running without interruption.

Responsibilities include:

• Act as the security lead for assigned systems, serving as the direct interface with the Customer’s security team(s) and program leadership.
• Maintain RMF and ICD 503 artifacts (SSP, SCTM, POA&M, IRP, etc.) and update them as the system evolves.
• Track vulnerabilities, coordinate patching and remediation with team, and ensure findings are closed on schedule.
• Manage continuous monitoring activities, including scanning, log review, security reporting, and compliance checks.
• Support accreditation and re‑accreditation activities; prepare documentation and coordinate actions with team.
• Validate and oversee implementation of technical controls across system components (OS hardening, access controls, audit, configuration management).
• Provide security guidance on system changes, new integrations, or capability deployments.
• Work with users, administrators, and developers to ensure changes meet Customer security expectations before being implemented.
• Maintain situational awareness of existing and potential program risks and communicate impacts and required mitigating actions to leadership.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience; Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience or 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience supporting Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities and the assosciated information assurance processes and documentation using RMF
• Experience supporting Intelligence Community or DoD mission systems
• RMF and Xacta experience
• Active DoD IAT Level I Certification
• Solid understanding of ICD 503, RMF, NIST SP 800‑53, DIA policies, and DoD cybersecurity requirements
• Strong writing and system security documentation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical personnel
• Ability to take direction and work productively as a part of a team

Desired Qualifications:

• Background with cross-domain environments, classified networks, or cloud‑based systems in the intelligence community
• Experience working with Splunk
• Experience supporting programs with tight operational timelines and rapid change cycles
• Experience working with AWS/Google cloud-hosted information systems or applications
• Experience working with Redhat or CentOS Linux operating systems
• Experience working in a DevSecOps environment

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next‑generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.