Information Systems Security Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 25 days

Discretionary bonus plan

Enhanced employee benefits

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to join our team in the Annapolis Junction, MD area.

Our dynamic team delivers information security solutions that facilitate secure data flows and the detection/prevention of unauthorized behaviors, performs system security vulnerability assessments and solution development, and provides enterprise-level network, server, desktop, and application security services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline is required.
• 11 years ISSE experience if no BS degree (4 years substituted).
• Minimum of 7 years' experience as an ISSE is required.
• Active CASP+, SecurityX, or CISSP certification is required.
• Shiftwork including weekends may be required.
• Experience providing system administration support, security planning, risk analysis and risk management.
• Ability to design system/network solutions across enclaves with varying data protection requirements.
• Experience recommending system-level security and sys admin solutions.
• Support Government enforcement of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and programmatic information assurance and system administration services to internal and external customers in support of network and information security systems.
• Deliver security assessments and develop security solutions.
• Support enterprise-level network, server, desktop, and application security services.

Skills

ISSE experience

Systems administration

Vulnerability assessment

Security planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Assurance/Information Security or related

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to join our team in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. Our dynamic team delivers information security solutions that facilitate secure data flows and the detection/prevention of unauthorized behaviors, performs system security vulnerability assessments and solution development, and provides enterprise-level network, server, desktop, and application security services. Candidate will provide technical and programmatic information assurance and system administration services to internal and external customers in support of network and information security systems. In addition to ISSE experience, the ideal candidate will also have a background in systems administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• 4 years of additional ISSE experience may be substituted for a BS degree, totaling 11 years of ISSE experience.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience as an ISSE is required.
• Active CASP+, SecurityX, or CISSP certification is required.
• Ability to accommodate shiftwork as needed, including weekend support, is required.
• Experience providing system administration support, security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management.
• Knowledge and ability to perform system or network designs that encompass multiple enclaves, to include those with differing data protection/classification requirements.
• Experience with recommending system-level solutions to resolve security and sys admin requirements.
• Ability to support the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Benefits

• Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, 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 participation 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

$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

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