Junior ISSO - Information Assurance and Security

Peraton is seeking a Junior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to work on a large-scale enterprise Information Technology (IT) program. This role will work closely with the team to monitor, assess, and maintain the security controls, ensuring that systems meet the necessary security requirements as outlined in the Risk Management Framework (RMF). 

• Assist in the development and maintenance of RMF documentation and artifacts, ensuring proper security controls and safeguards are implemented for all systems. 

• Collaborate with the ISSE and other engineering teams to assess and integrate security controls, providing security guidance for design and implementation efforts. 

• Monitor and manage the security posture of systems, ensuring that security controls are effective and compliant with applicable standards and regulations. 

• Conduct security assessments and audits, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigations to strengthen the overall security posture. 

• Review and maintain security-related documentation, ensuring all system components and information types are clearly described and aligned with security policies. 

• Provide support for security authorization and accreditation processes, ensuring compliance with federal laws and regulations and assisting in the creation of security.

Required:  

• 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 9 years relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelors degree 
• 3-5 years’ experience in security engineering of Information Systems 
• Proven ISSO experience across a large-scale enterprise Information Technology (IT) program 
• Familiar with Scrum methodologies 
• Must have a current DoD 8570.1-M/8140 IAT Level II certification  
• TS/SCI clearance is required 

Desired: 

• ITILv4 Foundation Certification desired 
• Experience with ServiceNow  

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 participation in an attractive bonus plan.