Information System Security Officer, Lead Associate

Peraton; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Information Systems Security Officer, where you'll play a crucial role in safeguarding national security. In this position, you'll be responsible for implementing security policies, conducting vulnerability assessments, and managing the security posture of critical information systems. With a commitment to excellence, you'll collaborate with a dedicated team to tackle complex challenges and ensure compliance with stringent security standards. This role offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to contribute to missions of consequence, making a meaningful impact on the safety and security of our nation and allies.

Benefits

Heavily subsidized employee benefits

25 days of PTO annually

Attractive bonus plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an ISSO on similar programs.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce information systems security policies.
• Perform day-to-day security operations and vulnerability assessments.
• Prepare documentation for security plans and accreditation.

Skills

Information Systems Security

Vulnerability Assessment

Risk Assessment

Configuration Management

Security Policy Implementation

Encryption Techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level I

Tools

Security Tools

Job description

Information System Security Officer, Lead Associate

Responsibilities

Peraton has an immediate opportunity for an Information Systems Security Officer to join our Cyber Intel team here in the Laurel, MD area.

The ISSO will be responsible for the following:

• Provide support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.
• Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the system.
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
• Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation.
• Provide configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
• Manage changes to the system and assess the security impact of those changes.
• Prepare and review documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs).
• Support security authorization activities in compliance with NSA/CSS Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP) and DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP).

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• An active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph is required.
• Five (5) years of experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Experience includes 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 Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Note: Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level I or higher is required.

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on our critical National Security programs, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

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

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

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