Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Peraton • Annapolis Junction, MD

1d • $176,000 - $282,000

About The Position

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Requirements

• A TS/SCI with a polygraph is required.
• Minimum of fourteen (14) years of experience as an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) on programs of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution
• In lieu of a degree, an additional five (5) years of relevant ISSE experience may be substituted
• DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE Level II certification required

Responsibilities

• Serve as a security engineering representative on cross-functional teams supporting the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and integration of secure networking, computing, and enclave environments
• Contribute to the development and integration of Information Assurance (IA) architectures, systems, and components, ensuring alignment with mission and security requirements
• Act as a primary security engineering representative when required, providing guidance and oversight across system lifecycle activities
• Apply knowledge of IA policies, procedures, and workforce structures to design and implement secure, compliant systems and environments
• Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure security requirements are clearly understood and effectively implemented
• Support the establishment and enforcement of trusted relationships between external systems, networks, and architectures
• Perform security planning, risk assessments, risk analysis, and risk management activities to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities
• Define and document security requirements to ensure proper handling, protection, and compliance of Government data

Benefits

• Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on our critical National Security programs, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees