Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Program Overview

This program is an SI/SETA contract that combines two classified contracts, providing 114 staff covering multiple technical and business disciplines to execute Systems Engineering/Integration, Mission Planning, and Business Operations for the Restricted customer.

About The Role

Peraton is seeking a motivated Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team of technical and business experts providing operational and mission support to a SI/SETA mission for a classified customer in Virginia.

The Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)serves as the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) providing system security support for ongoing and future system development within the Customer organization

Our unique team of technical and business disciplines provide operational support for Systems Engineering/Integration, Mission Planning, and Business Operations to multiple functional mission areas. The team is responsible for technical design, operations, and mission planning and business operations for the full life cycle of customer specific operations (from concept through development and installation/O&M).

The Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) will be responsible for the following but not limited to:

• Support organization-wide activities to maintain A&A compliance of all systems and full-lifecycle.
• Closely collaborate with the ISSM staff to manage ongoing issues and accreditations.
• Serve as the focal POC between the project teams and the accreditation office.
• Review/assess network diagrams and schematics.
• Review and interpret system vulnerability scans and work with project teams to resolve security issues.
• Resolve inconsistencies and irregularities in the submission of A&A documentation.
• Required to put together assessment reports to provide organizational risk, ad hoc customer responses mostly dealing with analysis and policy interpretation.
• Will handle software management, laptop compliance, certification and accreditation of systems, patch management, continuous monitoring/scanning.
• Develop and maintain SSPs.
• Maintaining systems as well as working with SETA and development contractors to prepare SSPs and work through the A&A processes.
• Generate and review the Body of Evidence (BOE) and artifacts.

**This role requires the candidate to perform duties on-site Mon-Fri.**

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Active/current TS/SCI w/ a relevant polygraph is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or other related technical discipline and 12 years relevant experience; or a Master’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience; or a PhD and seven (7) years of relevant experience.
• Risk Management and the Certification and Accreditation processes and related policies.
• System Administrator Security Course.
• Proven experience in Information Systems Security to include:
• Direct project management experience with patch management, continuous monitoring, and vulnerability scanning/remediation activities - this includes devising or implementing a continuous monitoring plan across multiple security domains and familiarity with tools used in compliance and vulnerability assessments.
• Familiarity with cloud computing and related security concepts, as well as, cross-domain solutions.
• Working knowledge of digital communications and related IT communications technologies.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to support multiple projects.
• Ability to multitask and manage.
• Must be a team player and possess a strong ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team as well as work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly ramp up to support customer's needs, clearly communicate (orally and written) ideas, take initiative to provide creative solutions to challenges and/or systemic problems.
• Proactive and forward-leaning.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience with customer.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience as an ISSM, ISSO, ISSE with the customer.

Salary Range Estimates:

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Peraton's total compensation package for employees.

Benefits :

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on 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 eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. 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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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