Are you passionate about building cutting-edge solutions that support national security Do you thrive in fast-paced mission-driven environments Peraton is seeking a talented and skilled Information Systems Security Officer to join our Cyber Intelligence team in Laurel MD. As part of a collaborative high-impact integrated product development team youll work on next-generation cyber and AI/ML capabilities hosted on large-scale compute clusters and AWS Cloud infrastructure. This is your chance to help shape innovative services that make a real difference. Interested in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning If so this is the position for you.
Job Description:
Provides support for a program organization system or enclaves information assurance program. Provides support for proposing coordinating implementing and enforcing information systems security policies standards and methodologies. Maintains operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies standards and procedures are established and followed. Assists with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system.
Evaluates security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information. Performs vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation. Provides configuration management (CM) for information system security software hardware and firmware. Manages changes to system and assesses the security impact of those changes.
Prepares and reviews documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs) Risk Assessment Reports Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs). Supports security authorization activities in compliance with customer policies and processes.
The Level 2 Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) shall possess the following capabilities:
Plan and coordinate the IT security programs and policies
Manage and control changes to the system and assessing the security impact of those changes
Obtain C&A for Information Systems (IS) under their purview
Provide support for a program organization system or enclaves information assurance program
Serve as the Approval Authority for ISs under their control
#MPOJobs
#AJCM
#PeratonRoyalMove
#MDFSP
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications: LU
An Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required
Ten (10) years experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scopе type and complexity is required. Experience is to include at least two (2) of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; and encryption techniques/tools.
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelors degree.
DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher is required.
Benefits: Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees supporting 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 eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
Peraton Overview
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.
Target Salary Range
$146000 - $234000. 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 individuals 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.
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veterans or other characteristics protected by law.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
ResponsibilitiesAre you passionate about building cutting-edge solutions that support national security Do you thrive in fast-paced mission-driven environments Peraton is seeking a talented and skilled Information Systems Security Officer to join our Cyber Intelligence team in Laurel MD. As part of ...
Responsibilities
Are you passionate about building cutting-edge solutions that support national security Do you thrive in fast-paced mission-driven environments Peraton is seeking a talented and skilled Information Systems Security Officer to join our Cyber Intelligence team in Laurel MD. As part of a collaborative high-impact integrated product development team youll work on next-generation cyber and AI/ML capabilities hosted on large-scale compute clusters and AWS Cloud infrastructure. This is your chance to help shape innovative services that make a real difference. Interested in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning If so this is the position for you.
Job Description:
Provides support for a program organization system or enclaves information assurance program. Provides support for proposing coordinating implementing and enforcing information systems security policies standards and methodologies. Maintains operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies standards and procedures are established and followed. Assists with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system.
Evaluates security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information. Performs vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation. Provides configuration management (CM) for information system security software hardware and firmware. Manages changes to system and assesses the security impact of those changes.
Prepares and reviews documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs) Risk Assessment Reports Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs). Supports security authorization activities in compliance with customer policies and processes.
The Level 2 Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) shall possess the following capabilities:
Plan and coordinate the IT security programs and policies
Manage and control changes to the system and assessing the security impact of those changes
Obtain C&A for Information Systems (IS) under their purview
Provide support for a program organization system or enclaves information assurance program
Serve as the Approval Authority for ISs under their control
#MPOJobs
#AJCM
#PeratonRoyalMove
#MDFSP
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications: LU
An Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required
Ten (10) years experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scopе type and complexity is required. Experience is to include at least two (2) of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; and encryption techniques/tools.
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelors degree.
DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher is required.
Benefits: Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees supporting 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 eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
Peraton Overview
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.
Target Salary Range
$146000 - $234000. 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 individuals 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.
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veterans or other characteristics protected by law.
Peraton provides innovative solutions for the most sensitive and critical programs in government today, developed and executed by scientists, engineers, and other experts.