Cyber Systems Engineer / ISSO

Peraton • Annapolis Junction, MD

92d • $135,000 - $216,000

About The Position

Join Peraton’s Cyber Missions team as a Cyber Systems Engineer / Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and help shape the future of national security. In this critical role, you’ll secure complex systems, ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks, and protect some of the nation's most sensitive information. This is more than just a cybersecurity job—it’s a mission.

Requirements

• 5+ years as an ISSO on projects of similar scope and complexity.
• Experience in at least one of the following: Security tools and technologies, Hardware/software security implementation, Communication protocols, Encryption methods.
• Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field (or 4 additional years of ISSO experience in lieu of degree).
• DoD 8570 IAM Level I or higher certification.
• TS/SCI with current polygraph clearance.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the Information Systems Security Approval Authority for systems under your purview.
• Providing both technical guidance and compliance expertise across Information Assurance (IA) initiatives.
• Planning, coordinating, and enforcing cybersecurity best practices across multiple systems and projects.
• Maintaining a strong operational security posture for mission-critical environments.
• Developing and implementing security policies, standards, and methodologies to meet and exceed federal requirements.
• Supporting daily security operations, including continuous monitoring, incident response, and log analysis.
• Performing detailed vulnerability and risk assessments to support system Certification & Accreditation (C&A) efforts.
• Evaluating and validating security solutions to ensure readiness for handling classified and sensitive data.
• Overseeing configuration management, system changes, and associated Security Impact Assessments.

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents.
• 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap.
• Eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees