ISSE

Peraton; Riverdale Park (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

Enhanced benefits

Discretionary bonus plan

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support an Intel Community customer in Herndon, VA and related sites. You will contribute to security design, risk mitigation, and continuous monitoring across DoD/IC environments.

The role requires CISSP, TS/SCI with poly, and strong hands-on experience with Splunk, STIG, and RMF/NIST controls. This position offers robust benefits and growth within a mission-focused team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in a STEM field with 8+ years of relevant experience; Master's with 6+ years; or 4+ additional years in lieu of degree.
• TS/SCI with polygraph or ability to obtain SCI and pass polygraph.
• CISSP Certification is required.
• Experience with IC Community and in security engineering.

Responsibilities

• Define security requirements and integrate into information systems through secure design.
• Develop security designs addressing hardware, OS, and software to meet STIG/SCTM requirements.
• Identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigations; perform STIG compliance checks.
• Configure Splunk apps and dashboards; support continuous monitoring and RMF processes.
• Assist architects in applying IA controls; ensure policy compliance across enterprise systems.

Skills

Scripting

Linux/RedHat

Windows Server

Networking Appliances

Security Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

Splunk

HBSS

ACAS/Nessus

STIG tooling

Job description

Job Locations

US-VA-Herndon | US-DC-Washington | US-MD-Riverdale

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.

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Qualifications

Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD

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 is required
• One (1) year of experience with IC Community
• 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:

• 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.