Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) - Mid

Peraton is seeking a Mid-Level ISSO to serve as ISSO for assigned systems in the NCR. The Mid ISSO applies expertise across multiple complex security assignments, independently executing core ATO lifecycle tasks. 

Location: Washington, DC

Responsibilities 

• • Serve as ISSO for assigned systems; execute ATO package development, POA&M management, vulnerability scanning, and compliance reporting 
  • Support ATO pipeline: collect evidence, draft SSP sections, conduct STIG reviews, update control descriptions as system changes 
  • Compile FISMA metrics and prepare recurring compliance reports; coordinate with system owners on security operations 

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Required Qualifications 

• Top Secret security clearance upon hire. The selected candidate must be eligible to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI clearance and successfully complete a polygraph examination if required by the customer.  Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 5 years in information system security at a cleared facility 

• Must meet applicable DoW 8140.03 qualification requirements for Information Systems Security Manager (Work Role 722), Intermediate proficiency level, through at least one of the following:

  • Certification: CCISO, CCSP, CGRC/CAP, CISSO, Cloud+, GCSA, GMON, GSEC, Security+, SecurityX/CASP+, or SSCP; OR

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a closely related field; OR

  • Training: Qualifying DoD-approved trainings

  • Advanced-proficiency certifications (CISSP, CISM) also satisfy this requirement