Information Systems Security Officer ISSO

Be part of our exciting team supporting a robust worldwide communications network providing office automation packages; document and information management tools; and collaboration voice and video tools in a secure flexible distributed architecture supporting a classified DoD IT system deployed worldwide. Peraton is seeking Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to work on a largescale enterprise Information Technology (IT) program. The ISSO will focus on the security posture of the system throughout its lifecycle ensuring compliance with security standards regulations and best practices. This role will work closely with the team to monitor assess and maintain the security controls ensuring that systems meet the necessary security requirements as outlined in the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

• Serve as the primary point of contact for security compliance and oversight ensuring adherence to security policies and RMF requirements.
• Collaborate with the ISSE and other engineering teams to assess and integrate security controls providing security guidance for design and implementation efforts.
• Monitor and manage the security posture of systems ensuring that security controls are effective and compliant with applicable standards and regulations.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of RMF documentation and artifacts ensuring proper security controls and safeguards are implemented for all systems.
• Coordinate with other engineering teams to ensure security requirements are addressed throughout the lifecycle of IT systems from initial design to ongoing maintenance.
• Conduct security assessments and audits identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigations to strengthen the overall security posture.
• Review and maintain securityrelated documentation ensuring all system components and information types are clearly described and aligned with security policies.
• Provide support for security authorization and accreditation processes ensuring compliance with federal laws and regulations and assisting in the creation of security test and evaluation plans.

Required:

• 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD; 4 years additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• TS/SCI level clearance is required
• Proven ISSO expertise across a largescale enterprise Information Technology (IT) program
• Familiar with RMF and DoDAF 2.0 processes and standards
• Familiar with Scrum methodologies
• IAM Level I certification required
• Proven experience performing security engineering across enterprise systems and networks.
• Proven experience performing Systems Security tasks including: Security Information and Event Monitoring (Splunk); Endpoint security (HBSS); password and credential management (CyberArk); Compliance and vulnerability scanning (ACAS / Nessus); and Code Scanning (Fortify).
• Proven experience performing Network Security for Firewalls Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)/ Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
• Proven experience with Cisco products (Cisco Security Manager Cisco FireSight Management Center Cisco Firewall Service Modules (FWSM) Cisco IPS/IDS modules Cisco Firepower IDS/IPS Advance Malware Protection (AMP) services Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) services etc.

Desired:

• ITILv4 Foundation Certification desired

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 participation in an attractive bonus plan.

Peraton is a nextgeneration national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds 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 do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.