Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Peraton is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to join our team of qualified diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in safeguarding mission-essential Physical Security this role youll serve as the trusted security authority for assigned information systems ensuring they operate with the highest level of protection. Youll have the opportunity to work closely with system stakeholders apply your technical expertise and directly contribute to the security posture of systems that protect people facilities and critical an ISSE youll be responsible for the end-to-end security lifecycle from designing secure architectures to guiding systems through certification and accreditation. Youll monitor operations maintain compliance with federal requirements and develop creative practical solutions to complex security challenges. This is a role where your expertise will have a tangible impact every single day.

The position requires on-site work at our Washington DC location.

Day to Day Work Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining the appropriate operational security posture for the information systems that provide functionality to the Physical Security Systems.
• Work in close coordination with the system stakeholders in monitoring the information system(s) and its operation environment to include developing and updating the authorization documentation implementing configuration management across authorization boundaries.
• Develop and implement secure system architectures.
• Identify assess and mitigate security risks.
• Conduct threat modeling and vulnerability assessments.
• Design and implement technical security controls (e.g. firewalls encryption access controls).
• Ensure secure configuration of systems and networks.
• Prepare and maintain security documentation (e.g. SSPs POA&Ms).
• Support audits and certification/accreditation processes.
• Translate complex security requirements into actionable engineering tasks.
• Work with stakeholders including system owners developers and security analysts.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 5 years of experience or a High school diploma/equivalent and 9 years of experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must have an active Secret clearance to be considered.

• Hands-on experience with information system security engineering in accordance with NIST RMF and/or DoD 8500 series guidance.

• Demonstrated expertise in designing implementing and assessing technical security controls (firewalls IDS/IPS encryption access control etc.).

• Experience developing and maintaining security documentation (e.g. System Security Plans (SSP) POA&Ms).

• Familiarity with vulnerability management threat modeling and security risk assessments.

• Strong knowledge of secure system architectures configuration management and system hardening techniques.

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 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.