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Peraton · 1 week ago

Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$112K/yr - $179K/yr

10+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to provide technical security oversight, support vulnerability assessments, and ensure compliance activities are integrated into system designs.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide technical security oversight throughout the system development life-cycle to ensure adherence to security requirements

Support vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk analysis to identify and mitigate potential threats

Integrate continuous monitoring and compliance activities into system architectures and operational processes

Collaborate with system architects, developers, and operations teams to embed security controls in designs and configurations

Prepare and maintain security documentation, including system security plans (SSPs), risk assessments, and POA&Ms

Ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, RMF, and other relevant frameworks

Assist in incident response planning and remediation efforts to improve system resilience

Stay informed about emerging threats, technologies, and compliance standards to guide proactive security improvements

Qualification

Information systems securityVulnerability assessment toolsContinuous monitoring strategiesCompliance frameworksRisk managementSystem hardeningSecure configuration practicesCISSPCISMCAPCEHSecurity+Network securityCloud environmentsEncryption technologiesZero Trust principlesDevSecOps practicesProblem-solvingDocumentation skillsCollaboration skills

Required

U.S. Citizenship Required

Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance

Bachelor's degree and 12 years of experience or Masters degree and 10 years or Associate's degree and 14 years experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years experience

Proven expertise in information systems security engineering or related cybersecurity roles

Proven expertise with vulnerability assessment tools, continuous monitoring strategies, and compliance frameworks

Strong understanding of risk management, system hardening, and secure configuration practices

Familiarity with network security, cloud environments, and encryption technologies

Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and collaboration skills