Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), Advisor - TS/SCI w/poly

Peraton; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks an experienced System Engineer - Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies. The role involves maintaining security posture and overseeing day-to-day security operations for a classified information system.

The ideal candidate has DoD 8570 IAM Level I or higher, a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, and a Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, with

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience as a SE/ISSO on programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Experience in at least two areas: security tools, hardware/software security, communication protocols, and encryption techniques/tools.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operational security posture and ensure security policies and procedures are followed.
• Assist with management of security aspects and day-to-day security operations of the system.
• Evaluate security solutions to meet security requirements for processing classified information.
• Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation.
• Provide configuration management for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
• Manage changes to the system and assess the security impact of those changes.
• Prepare and review System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, C&A packages, SCTMs.
• Support security authorization activities in compliance with NISCAP and DIACAP.
• Plan and coordinate IT security programs and policies.
• Obtain C&A for ISs under their purview.
• Provide support for an organization’s information assurance program.

Skills

Security tools

Encryption techniques

Communication protocols

Information Assurance

System engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline

4 years experience substitute for degree

Tools

DoD 8570 IAM

TS/SCI clearance

Job description

Responsibilities

Seeking a System Engineer - Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to 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 performs 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 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 Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs)
• 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)
• Plan and coordinate the IT security programs and policies.
• Manage and control changes to the system and assess the security impact of those changes.
• Obtain C&A for ISs under their purview.
• Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program

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Qualifications

• Seven (7) years' experience as a SE/ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Experience is to include at least two (2) 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.
  • Four (4) years of additional experience as an SE/ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM), Level I or higher is required
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required

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

$146,000 - $234,000. 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.