TS/SCI ISSO: InfoSec Lead for DoD C&A Programs

Peraton; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) Advisor with TS/SCI w/poly to support DoD information security programs at Annapolis Junction, MD. The role focuses on proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing security policies, standards, and methodologies across information systems.

Qualified candidates will have current TS/SCI with poly, DoD 8570 IAM Level I or higher, and a Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years' experience as a SE/ISSO on programs of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM), Level I or higher is required
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required

Responsibilities

• Maintain operational security posture for the information system or program.
• Assist with security management and day-to-day operations of the system.
• Evaluate security solutions to meet security requirements for processing classified information.
• Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation.
• Provide configuration management for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
• Manage changes to the system and assess security impact of changes.
• Prepare and review SSPs, Risk Assessment Reports, and DIACAP/CA packages.
• Support security authorization activities per NISCAP/DIACAP processes.
• Plan and coordinate IT security programs and policies.
• Obtain C&A for ISs under their purview.
• Provide support for information assurance programs.

Skills

Security engineering

Vulnerability assessment

Information assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

Security tools

Encryption techniques

Communication protocols

Hardware/software security

Job description

Peraton is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) Advisor with TS/SCI w/poly to support DoD information security programs at Annapolis Junction, MD. The role focuses on proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing security policies, standards, and methodologies across information systems.

Qualified candidates will have current TS/SCI with poly, DoD 8570 IAM Level I or higher, and a Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.