Specialized Infrastructure Services - ISSO Support Systems Engineer

Peraton; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 176,000 - 282,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an ISSO Support Systems Engineer in Laurel, Maryland, to join our Cyber Mission unit. The role focuses on advising the Government on security for Information Systems, ensuring compliance, and managing security operations. Applicants should have 15 years of systems engineering experience and TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.

Benefits include enhanced coverage, generous PTO, and various health plans. The salary range is $176,000 to $282,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in systems engineering required.
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is mandatory.
• Must meet eligibility for classified information access.

Responsibilities

• Advise on security matters involving Information Systems.
• Manage day-to-day security operations of the system.
• Develop and update System Security Plans (SSPs) and documentation.

Skills

Experience as an ISSO

DoD8570 compliance with IAT Level 2

Strong oral and written communication skills

Experience managing multiple SSPs

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering

Master's degree may be substituted for two years of experience

Tools

XACTA

Job description

About The Role

Peraton is hiring an ISSO Support Systems Engineer to join our Cyber Mission business unit in Jessup, MD. As a Systems Engineer on our team, you will support one of the largest enterprise-wide engineering contracts within the Intelligence Community. This is a full-time position requiring 1880 hours of support per year and is performed at a customer location.

As an ISSO Support Systems Engineer, you will perform the following activities:

• Serve as a principal advisor to the Government on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of an Information System (IS).
• Provide the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an IS. Maintain responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of the system. Responsibilities may also include:
  • Security Control Validation Visits
  • Secure Configuration and Change management
  • Event Management
  • Account Management
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Security Incident Management
  • POA&M Management
  • Reauthorization
  • Decommissioning
• Collaborate with the System Owner to maintain Approval to Operate (ATO), including the resolution of any Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M) documents issued by the DAO.
• Maintain and validate account and vulnerability management.
• Develop and provide updated System Security Plans (SSPs) and supporting documentation (e.g. SECONOPs, diagrams, Privileged User's Guide).
• Respond to any data calls.
• Provide security design guidance and analysis to the project team throughout the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
• Collaborate with the Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) in the design, build, and self-test of systems.
• Perform reviews of technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Utilize XACTA, the system of record for SCA data. #MDFSP #AJCM

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in computer science, information systems, engineering or other related discipline plus at least 15 years of systems engineering experience. A Master's degree or PhD may be substituted for two years of experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 19 years of systems engineering experience would also be acceptable.
• DoD8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2 or higher is required.
• Strong experience as an ISSO with the customer.
• Position requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Desired

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple SSPs.
• Knowledge about upcoming initiatives with the customer affecting SSP management.

Benefits

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan. Benefits also include medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k) and company‑paid holidays.

Details

Target Salary Range: $176,000 – $282,000. Salary is determined by factors such as scope and responsibilities, experience, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, 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 Statement

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.