Senior ISSO: Federal Cyber RMF Leader (TS/SCI)

Peraton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Washington, DC seeks a Sr Information Systems Security Officer to support Federal Strategic Cyber programs. You will apply cybersecurity program standards, implement RMF, and develop security documentation.

The role requires 9+ years in CS/Cybersecurity with ISSO/ISSE at a cleared facility, DoD 8140.03 proficiency, and active TS/SCI with polygraph eligibility. Familiarity with Nessus, Splunk, and RMF processes is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Management, or IT related discipline.
• Minimum of 9 years in CS or Cybersecurity with 7+ years as ISSO/ISSE at a cleared facility.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a polygraph.
• Certification: CISSP, GISP, or CASP+/SecurityX or higher DoD 8140.03 proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Apply cybersecurity program standards, processes, procedures, and industry frameworks.
• Implement security controls per NIST SP 800-53 and SP 800-53A; develop SSP/SSPP artifacts.
• Use RMF v5 with RMF activities in eMASS; manage POA&Ms and risk.
• Collaborate with IT to communicate complex tech to non-technical audiences; coordinate STIG remediation.
• Conduct risk assessments and monitor security incidents; respond to threats.

Skills

Security frameworks

Risk Management

Communication

Security operations

Education

CISSP, GISP, or CASP+/SecurityX

DoD 8140.03 Work Role 722 proficiency

Master's or Doctorate in CS / Cybersecurity / IT

Tools

Tenable Nessus

Splunk

IBM Guardium

NMAP

Job description

Peraton in Washington, DC seeks a Sr Information Systems Security Officer to support Federal Strategic Cyber programs. You will apply cybersecurity program standards, implement RMF, and develop security documentation.

The role requires 9+ years in CS/Cybersecurity with ISSO/ISSE at a cleared facility, DoD 8140.03 proficiency, and active TS/SCI with polygraph eligibility. Familiarity with Nessus, Splunk, and RMF processes is essential.