Senior ISSM - TS-Cleared InfoSec Leader for DoD Systems

Peraton Labs, Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

HSA

Disability (short/long)

EAP

Parental leave

401(k)

PTO

Company paid holidays

Job summary

Peraton Labs, a leading national security partner, seeks an Information System Security Manager to oversee information assurance and IT operations. This on-site role in Silver Spring, MD leads ISSM efforts, RMF documentation, and continuous monitoring across multiple environments.

You will ensure compliance with DoD guidelines, manage ATO processes, and work with stakeholders to strengthen security posture while maintaining classified systems and incident response readiness.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years with BS/BA or 6 years with MS/MA; +4 years if no degree.
• CISSP or equivalent certification (DoDM 8140.03 IAM Level III).
• Experience with SAP and/or DCSA assessments and authorizations.
• 5+ years experience with Authority to Operate (ATO) process, continuous monitoring, POA&Ms, Security Authorizations (SA).
• Experience with SCAP, STIGs, and other compliance tools.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills; ability to work with teams.
• Active TS clearance with ability to obtain SCI.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage information assurance efforts across environments in Silver Spring, MD.
• Create, manage, and maintain RMF package documentation and artifacts.
• Meet continuous monitoring and auditing requirements including backups, patching, and vulnerability scanning.
• Track deployment of software/hardware to classified environments and provide compliance artifacts.
• Assist in incident response and self-inspections; maintain system configurations.

Skills

CISSP

ATO process

NIST standards

Vulnerability scanners

Active TS clearance

Linux administration

Communication skills

SCAP/STIGs

Education

BS/BA in a technical field

MS/MA preferred

Tools

eMASS

ACAS

Nessus

DoD RMF tools

Job description

Peraton Labs, a leading national security partner, seeks an Information System Security Manager to oversee information assurance and IT operations. This on-site role in Silver Spring, MD leads ISSM efforts, RMF documentation, and continuous monitoring across multiple environments.

You will ensure compliance with DoD guidelines, manage ATO processes, and work with stakeholders to strengthen security posture while maintaining classified systems and incident response readiness.