Jr Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

Peraton; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Annapolis Junction, MD seeks a Jr Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to support a DoD customer onsite. The role emphasizes security architecture aligned with RMF, STIGs, CIS benchmarks, and enterprise policies across Windows, Linux, cloud, virtualization, and container environments.

Responsibilities include vulnerability management with Nessus, ACAS, and Qualys; incident response and forensic analysis using Splunk Enterprise; automation using PowerShell, Bash, and Python; and

Qualifications

• Requires DoD 8570.1-M/8140 IAT Level III certification (SecurityX CASP, GCIH, CISA, CISSP)
• Active TS/SCI clearance required
• Experience with networking, cloud security, Kubernetes and DevSecOps
• Proficiency with security tooling: Nessus, CyberArk, Splunk, and virtualization platforms

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise security architecture aligned with RMF/ STIGs and DoD policies
• Perform security engineering across the SDLC including requirements analysis, design reviews, security testing, and accreditation support
• Execute vulnerability management using Nessus, ACAS, and Qualys to identify and remediate gaps
• Integrate cybersecurity requirements into Windows/Linux servers, cloud, virtualization, and container environments
• Support incident response and forensics using Splunk Enterprise and related tooling
• Develop automation scripts (PowerShell, Bash, Python) to streamline remediation and monitoring
• Collaborate with admins, ISSOs, and application teams to remediate findings and harden configurations
• Conduct security impact analyses for changes and deployments to maintain compliance
• Engineer endpoint protection and hardening solutions (Trellix ePO, host-based controls)
• Evaluate cybersecurity tools to advance protection, monitoring, and threat detection
• Produce security documentation, architecture diagrams, SOPs, and risk assessments

Skills

Networking (TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs)

Cloud security (AWS/Azure)

Kubernetes & DevSecOps

NIST RMF & cybersecurity compliance

Education

BS/BA in related field

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance

DoD 8570.1-M/8140 IAT Level III (CASP/GCIH/CISA/CISSP) certification

Tools

Tenable Nessus

CyberArk

Trellix

Splunk Enterprise

VMware vSphere

GitLab

Windows Server

RHEL & Ubuntu Linux

Job description

Jr Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

Job Locations: US-MD-Annapolis Junction

Requisition ID: 2026-168446

Position Category: Information Technology

Clearance: Top Secret/SCI

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support our customer onsite in Annapolis Junction Responsibilities include:

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise security architecture aligned with NIST RMF, DoD STIGs, CIS benchmarks, and organizational cybersecurity policies.
• Perform security engineering activities across system development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, system design reviews, security testing, and accreditation support.
• Implement vulnerability management processes utilizing Tenable Nessus, ACAS, and Qualys to identify, assess, and remediate system vulnerabilities.
• Integrate cybersecurity requirements into Windows and Linux server environments, cloud infrastructure, virtualization platforms, and containerized applications.
• Support incident response and forensic investigations by analyzing security logs, SIEM alerts, network traffic, and endpoint telemetry using Splunk Enterprise.
• Develop automation scripts using PowerShell, Bash, and Python to streamline vulnerability remediation, account auditing, compliance reporting, and security monitoring tasks.
• Collaborate with system administrators, network engineers, ISSOs, and application teams to remediate security findings and implement secure configuration baselines.
• Perform security impact analysis for system changes, software deployments, and infrastructure upgrades to ensure continued compliance and operational security.
• Engineer endpoint protection and hardening solutions utilizing Trellix ePO - On-prem, host-based firewalls, and application whitelisting technologies.
• Evaluate and implement cybersecurity tools and technologies to improve system security posture, continuous monitoring, and threat detection capabilities.
• Produce technical security documentation, architecture diagrams, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and executive-level risk assessment reports.
• Experience administrating, configuring, and troubleshooting core modules such as Enterprise Password Vault (EPV), Password Vault Web Access (PVWA), Central Policy Manager (CPM), and Privileged Session Manager (PSM) in CyberArk.
• Monitors, analyzes, and detects cyber events and incidents within information systems and networks under general supervision.
• Assists with integrated, dynamic cyber defense, coordinates and maintains security toolsets to support organizations' continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization programs.
• Establishes a framework by which cyber risk can be measured and quantified in the marketplace.
• Determines security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information security standards; conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; studying architecture/platform; identifying integration issues; preparing cost estimates.
• Implements security systems by specifying intrusion detection methodologies and equipment; directing equipment and software installation and calibration; preparing preventive and reactive measures; creating, transmitting, and maintaining keys; providing technical support; completing documentation.
• Verifies security systems by developing and implementing test scripts.
• Maintains security by monitoring and ensuring compliance to standards, policies, and procedures; conducting incident response analyses; developing and conducting training programs.
• Responsible for the design, development, implementation, and integration of a DoD IA architectures, systems, or system components for use within computing, network, and enclave environments.
• Ensures that the architecture and design of development and operational systems are functional and secure.
• This includes designs for program of record systems and special purpose processing nodes with platform IT interconnectivity.

Qualifications

• 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree
• Must possess an active Top Secret with SCI Eligibility
• Must be DoD 8570.1-M/8140 IAT Level III certification (SecurityX (CASP), GCIH, CISA, CISSP) compliant
• Experience with networking (TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs), cloud security (AWS/Azure), Kubernetes, and DevSecOps.
• Understanding of NIST SP 800-161, NIST RMF, FedRAMP, Common Criteria, ATO package development, and cybersecurity compliance (STIGs).
• Experience with using and deploying Tenable Nessus, CyberArk, Trellix, Splunk Enterprise, VMware vSphere, GitLab, Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu Linux
• Experience with scripting and automation with Powershell, Python, Bash and Ansible

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.