Sr Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) - Cloud, Advisor - TS/SCI w/poly

Peraton; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

HSA (Health Savings Account)

Short/Long term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Parental leave

401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Officer - Cloud to support Federal Strategic Cyber programs in Huntsville, AL. You will guide system categorization, advise on controls, and oversee lifecycle implementations with a focus on deliverable quality.

The role requires active TS/SCI with polygraph, multiple security certifications, and expertise in RMF/NIST guidance to drive risk management and continuous monitoring efforts.

Qualifications

• Requires CISSP or equivalent certification and cloud certification (AWS Security Specialty, CCSP, AWS SA Associate, AZ-500, or Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer)
• DoD 8140.03 Advanced proficiency aligned to ISSM (Work Role 722) with one of listed higher-level certifications or advanced degrees
• Familiarity with security tools including Nessus, Splunk, Guardium, Web Inspect, NMAP
• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a polygraph

Responsibilities

• Guide system categorization and classify information systems per mission impact and regulatory requirements.
• Advise on security controls aligned with system categorizations, risk appetite, and compliance.
• Oversee implementation of controls across lifecycles with focus on deliverables quality.

Skills

Security risk analysis

Incident response

Audit support

RMF/NIST guidance

Security controls implementation

Education

CISSP

CISM

Master's in Cybersecurity

Master of Science - CS/Cybersecurity/Data Science/IS/IT/Software Engineering

Tools

Tenable Nessus

Splunk

IBM Guardium

HP Web Inspect

NMAP

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 Sr Information Systems Security Officer - Cloud to support our Federal Strategic Cyber programs.

Location: Huntsville, AL

In this role, you will:

• 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:

• Must have at least 1 of the following certifications: CISSP, GISP, or CASP+/SecurityX
  • In addition, must have one cloud certification:
    • AWS Security Specialty, CCSP, AWS SA Associate, AZ-500, or Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer
• Must meet DoD 8140.03 Advanced proficiency aligned to Information Systems Security Manager (Work Role 722). Must have at least 1 of the following certifications or advanced education from the list below:
  • CISM - Certified Information Security Manager
  • CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
  • CISSP-ISSMP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional - Information Systems Security Management Professional
  • FITSP-M - Federal IT Security Professional-Manager-NG
  • GCIA - GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst
  • GCIH - GIAC Certified Incident Handler
  • GICSP - Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional
  • GSLC - GIAC Security Leadership Certification
  • 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
• Familiarity with the use and operation of security tools including Tenable Nessus and/or Security Center, Splunk, IBM Guardium, HP Web Inspect, Network Mapper (NMAP), and/or similar applications.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a polygraph.

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.

Application Statements

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate's own.

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