Information Systems Security Engineer/Officer (ISSE/ISSO) / Active Secret

Peraton is seeking to hire an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer/Officer (ISSE/ISSO) – Dept. of Navy Support.

 

Location: On-site role in DamNeck, VA 

 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelors degree and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement. 
• Minimum certification: Security+ or any of the 461 (or equivalent required by the Technical Instruction) at the Intermediate level per DoDD 8140.01 or successor certifications.
• Performing Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities.
• Conducting STIG assessments, including use of SCAP benchmarks.
• Performing vulnerability assessments using the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) tool.
• Using eMASS for RMF package development and maintenance.
• Developing Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) entries.
• Completing RMF Step 5 authorizations in an ISSE capacity.
• Communicating risk reduction strategies and recommendations to stakeholders.
• U.S. citizenship is required. 
• Clearance: Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a final Top Secret with SCI eligibility. 
  • Must hold and maintain a final adjudicated Tier 5 security investigation with IT Level 1 designation (JPAS and/or DISS) for privileged user access.

 

Preferred Experience:

• STIG assessments using SCAP benchmarks and Evaluate STIG tools.
• Vulnerability assessments using ACAS.
• Applying processes and workflows in eMASS.
• Developing accurate POA&M entries.
• Supporting RMF Step 5 ISSE authorization activities.
• Providing risk-based recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

 

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.

$80,000 - $128,000. 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: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.