Information Systems Security Engineer

Job Locations US-MD-Fort Meade
Requisition ID
2026-162703
Position Category
Cyber Security
Clearance
Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an ISSE to provide technical and programmatic information assurance services to internal and external customers in support of network and information security systems.

 

Duties may include but are not limited to:

-Develops, tests, and integrates computer and network security tools.

-Secures system configurations and installs security tools, scans systems to determine compliancy and report results and evaluates products and various aspects of system administration.

-Designs, develops, and implements security requirements within an organization’s business processes.

-Prepares documentation from information obtained from customer using accepted guidelines.

-Provides information assurance support for the development and implementation of system architectures to meet new and evolving security requirements.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 14 years’ experience as an ISSE is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. 4 years of additional ISSE experience may be substituted for a BS degree, totaling 18 years of ISSE experience.
  • CISSP certification is required.
  • Experience providing security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management.
  • Knowledge and ability to perform system or network designs that encompass multiple enclaves, to include those with differing data protection/classification requirements.
  • Experience with recommending system-level solutions to resolve security requirements.
  • Ability to support the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Salary Range Estimate:

 

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Peraton's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Peraton provides a variety of benefits to employees.

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 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 do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

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.

EEO

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

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