ISSE

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 25 days

Annual bonus plan

Enhanced employee benefits

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support an IC customer in the Herndon, Virginia area. The role focuses on security engineering across systems, networks, and software to meet RMF and security requirements.

Responsibilities include developing and validating security designs, implementing STIGs, conducting risk assessments, and supporting security authorization with RMF guidance and CNSSI principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8+ years of relevant experience; Master's with 6+ years; or 4+ additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• TS/SCI with polygraph clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly
• CISSP Certification OR CASP+ (CompTIA SecurityX) is required
• Experience with scripting languages, Linux/RedHat, Windows Server and/or Networking Appliances
• Experience with STIG implementation and SCAP tools
• Experience with Security Information and Event Monitoring (Splunk), Endpoint security (HBSS), and vulnerability scanning (ACAS/Nessus)
• Experience creating and validating evidence for NIST security controls.

Responsibilities

• Define security requirements and integrate them into information systems.
• Develop and implement security designs addressing cyber security requirements and SCTM.
• Identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigations.
• Implement and validate STIG requirements and SRG assessments.
• Develop and configure Splunk applications and dashboards.
• Develop STP and support RMF-based security testing and validation.
• Conduct risk analysis and coordinate with System Administrators to mitigate vulnerabilities.

Skills

Security engineering

Policy compliance

Scripting languages

Splunk/Monitoring

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

Equivalent experience

Tools

STIG usage

SCAP tools

ACAS/Nessus

Splunk

HBSS

Job description

Job Locations

US-VA-Herndon

Clearance

Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Responsibilities

Currently seeking an Information Systems Security Engineers (ISSE) to support an Intel Community (IC) customer in the Herndon, Virginia area.

ISSE responsibilities for conducting information system security engineering activities for new or existing system(s) may include:

• Defines information security requirements and their integration into information systems and its technology component through purposeful security design.
• Develops and implements security designs ensure that the hardware, operating systems and software applications adequately address cyber security requirements and Security Controls Traceability Matrix (SCTM).
• Identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Implement, validate Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) requirements and/or perform SRG assessments for all development and implementation projects.
• Develop, customize, and configure Splunk applications and dashboards.
• Develop Security Test Procedure (STP), conducts self-assessments to verify compliance with required configuration guidance and support A&A testing and validation of security designs.
• Conducting risk analysis reviewing ACAS, CVEs, plugins, CWEs, research, collaborating with System Administrators to mitigate identified vulnerabilities and/or author Plans of Actions and Milestones (PO&A) as needed.
• Execution of continuous monitoring efforts responds to data calls, scan requests, and various weekly and monthly security metrics reporting requirements.
• Validate control implementations provide enforcement of the required data access and network flow restrictions align with the continuous monitoring strategy.
• Participates in Agile Planning Events to provide technical input.
• Support government activities and report to appropriate IC and DoD authorities (i.e., USCYBERCOM, IC-SCC)
• Support security authorization activities in compliance with the customer Information System Certification and Accreditation Process following the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), CNSSI No 1243 and other prescribed business processes for security engineering.
• Assist architects and systems developers in the identification and implementation of appropriate information security functionality to ensure uniform application of Agency security policy and enterprise solutions.
• Apply system security engineering expertise in one or more of the following to: system security design process; engineering life cycle; information domain; cross domain solutions; commercial off-the-shelf and government off-the-shelf cryptography; identification; authentication; and authorization; system integration; risk management; intrusion detection; contingency planning; incident handling; configuration control; change management; auditing; certification and accreditation process; principles of IA (confidentiality, integrity, non-repudiation, availability, and access control); and security testing.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical (STEM) field with 8+ years of relevant experience; Master's degree in a relevant technical (STEM) field with 6+ years of relevant experience; or 4+ additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• TS/SCI with polygraph clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification OR CASP+ (CompTIA SecurityX) is required
• Proven experience in scripting languages, Linux/RedHat, Windows Server and/or Networking Appliances
• Proven experience with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) tool usage
• Proven experience performing Systems Security tasks including: Security Information and Event Monitoring (Splunk); Endpoint security (HBSS); Compliance and vulnerability scanning (ACAS / Nessus)
• Demonstrated experience with creating and validating evidence for NIST security controls.

Desired Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience with IC Community
• Skilled in implementing mitigation strategies and how to resolve problems, and to re-test/ re-evaluate systems
• Demonstrated experience with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) tool usage
• Possess a working knowledge of administrating servers, system and application security threats and vulnerabilities
• Experience extending existing applications in areas such as security, monitoring, task automation, continuous integration, deployment, and performance optimization
• Demonstrate writing of your own project in scripting/programming (use of Shell scripting, Python, Javascript, Powershell) in a Linux or Windows environment to support the various Cyber Security tools and applications required
• Provide guidance on vulnerability and malware remediation.
• Experience analyzing vulnerabilities, establishing cause and impact, and identifying the corrective action needed to eliminate and prevent the event from happening in the future.

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 eligible 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

$112,000 - $179,000. 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.