On‑Site ISSE for National Airspace Security & Compliance

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton, located in Herndon, VA, is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) dedicated to advancing the security of the National Airspace System. This role involves providing technical security oversight, supporting compliance activities, and working with cutting-edge technologies.

The ideal candidate will possess robust expertise in information systems security engineering and a strong ability to manage risks in critical environments. This is a full-time opportunity to shape the future of air travel safety and technology.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in information systems security engineering or related cybersecurity roles.
• Strong understanding of risk management and system hardening.
• Familiarity with cloud environments and encryption technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical security oversight throughout the system development life-cycle.
• Support vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk analysis.
• Integrate continuous monitoring and compliance activities into system architectures.
• Collaborate with system architects to embed security controls.

Skills

Information systems security engineering

Vulnerability assessment tools

Risk management

Secure configuration practices

Problem-solving

Documentation skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

NIST SP 800-53

Incident response tools

Cloud environments

Job description

Peraton, located in Herndon, VA, is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) dedicated to advancing the security of the National Airspace System. This role involves providing technical security oversight, supporting compliance activities, and working with cutting-edge technologies.

The ideal candidate will possess robust expertise in information systems security engineering and a strong ability to manage risks in critical environments. This is a full-time opportunity to shape the future of air travel safety and technology.