Mission-Critical ISSE: Secure Space Systems & Architecture

Peraton; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heavily subsidized employee benefits

25 days of PTO

Attractive bonus plan

Job summary

Peraton in Colorado Springs is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) who will design and implement security controls for complex software systems. The role requires extensive experience in cybersecurity and the ability to maintain various security clearances.

The candidate will collaborate with engineering teams to ensure compliance and strengthen system defenses, while also conducting security analyses in alignment with standards. This position offers a competitive salary range of $112,000 - $179,000, along with enhanced employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a Systems Engineering field.
• Minimum of Secret clearance, ability to upgrade to TS/SCI.
• Experience in cybersecurity or information systems security engineering activities.

Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and validate security controls for software systems.
• Evaluate control inheritance and ensure integration into security requirements.
• Identify security risks and recommend mitigations.

Skills

Cybersecurity principles

Security control frameworks (NIST SP 800-53)

Technical documentation development

System hardening

Vulnerability remediation

Education

Associates degree with 10+ years experience or equivalent

BS/BA in relevant field with 8+ years experience

MS/MA with 6+ years experience

PhD with 3+ years experience

Tools

Security engineering tools

Job description

Peraton in Colorado Springs is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) who will design and implement security controls for complex software systems. The role requires extensive experience in cybersecurity and the ability to maintain various security clearances.

The candidate will collaborate with engineering teams to ensure compliance and strengthen system defenses, while also conducting security analyses in alignment with standards. This position offers a competitive salary range of $112,000 - $179,000, along with enhanced employee benefits.