Sr Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) - SCA, Advisor - TS/SCI w/poly

Peraton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer - Security Control Assessor (SCA) to support Federal Strategic Cyber programs in Washington, DC. In this role, you will assess security controls, review documentation, coordinate with system owners and ISSOs, and drive continuous monitoring and risk-based decision making across the lifecycle.

You will serve as a principal technical advisor on cybersecurity, assist in risk analysis, incident response, and audit support, and help ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience in secure design, analysis, and test of information security systems and products.
• Must meet DoD 8140.03 Advanced proficiency aligned to Security Control Assessor (Work Role 612).
• Must have a CISSP or CEH and 1 of the following certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CISM, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, GCIA, GDSA, GICSP OR advanced degree as listed.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance is required with the ability to obtain a polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Assess security controls for accuracy and evidence.
• Review system documentation and accept / reject documents.
• Coordinate with System Owner, ISSE, and ISSO to fix items.
• Continuously monitor systems across ISSM portfolio.
• Oversee Prepare step, defining roles and risk management strategies.
• Guide system categorization based on impact and regulatory requirements.
• Advise on security controls selection, tailoring, and documentation.
• Oversee implementation of controls across lifecycles with focus on quality.
• Plan and document security control assessments to validate safeguards.
• Prepare risk management documentation for system authorization.
• Direct ongoing monitoring and assessment activities with metrics.
• Serve as principal technical advisor on cybersecurity, risk analysis, incident response, and audit support.
• Foster security awareness and provide guidance and training.
• Track, report, and communicate status and risks to leadership.
• Maintain knowledge of RMF, NIST guidance, and industry best practices.

Skills

Security controls assessment

RMF/NIST

Security analysis

Cybersecurity risk analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in CS/Cybersecurity/DS/IS/IT/SE

Job description

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

Peraton is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer - Security Control Assessors (SCA) to support its Federal Strategic Cyber programs.

Location: Washington, DC

In this role, you will:

• Assess security controls for accuracy and evidence
• Review system documentation and accept / reject documents
• Emphasis on coordination with System Owner, ISSE, and ISSO to fix items that need rework
• Emphasis on continuously monitoring systems across ISSM portfolio to focus on quality throughout SAA lifecycle
• Oversee and coordinate activities within the Prepare step, ensuring roles, responsibilities, and risk management strategies are clearly defined and maintained.
• Guide system categorization efforts to ensure all information systems are appropriately classified based on mission/business impact and regulatory requirements.
• Advise on the selection, tailoring, and documentation of security controls aligned with system categorizations, risk appetite, and compliance requirements.
• Oversee the implementation of technical, operational, and management controls throughout system and application lifecycles, with a particular focus on quality and completeness of all deliverables.
• Ensure comprehensive security control assessments are planned, executed, and documented to validate the effectiveness of implemented safeguards.
• Prepare risk management documentation for system authorization and executive decision-making.
• Direct ongoing monitoring and continuous assessment activities, collecting metrics to adjust security strategies and ensure sustained compliance.
• Serve as a principal technical advisor on cybersecurity, bringing subject-matter expertise to risk analysis, incident response, system remediation, and audit support efforts.
• Foster a culture of security awareness, providing technical guidance and training to both team members and stakeholders.
• Track, report, and communicate status, risks, and improvement opportunities related to security engineering activities to leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of RMF, NIST guidance, and industry best practices in support of continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience in secure design, analysis, and test of information security systems and products.
• Must meet DoD 8140.03 Advanced proficiency aligned to Security Control Assessor (Work Role 612).
• Must have a CISSP or CEH and 1 of the following certifications:
  • CCNP Enterprise, CISM, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, GCIA, GDSA, GICSP OR
  • Advanced degree from the list below:
    • Doctorate - Computer Science
    • Doctorate - Cybersecurity
    • Doctorate - Data Science
    • Doctorate - Information Systems
    • Doctorate - Information Technology
    • Doctorate - Software Engineering
    • Master of Science - Strategic Information and Cyberspace Studies (NDU CIC)
    • Masters - Computer Science
    • Masters - Cybersecurity
    • Masters - Data Science
    • Masters - Information Systems
    • Masters - Information Technology
    • Masters - Software Engineering
• Active TS/SCI security clearance is required with the ability to obtain a polygraph.

Preferred

• Cloud certification

Details

Target Salary Range: $146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as 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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

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