poly

Peraton•Huntsville, AL

12d•$146,000 - $234,000•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer – Security Control Assessors (SCA) to support its Federal Strategic Cyber programs. In this role, you will assess security controls for accuracy and evidence, review system documentation, and coordinate with stakeholders to address any rework needed. You will focus on continuously monitoring systems to ensure quality throughout the Security Authorization (SAA) lifecycle. This position involves overseeing and coordinating activities within the Prepare step, guiding system categorization, and advising on security control selection and implementation. You will ensure comprehensive security control assessments are planned, executed, and documented, and prepare risk management documentation for system authorization. The role also includes directing ongoing monitoring and continuous assessment activities, serving as a principal technical advisor on cybersecurity, and fostering a culture of security awareness. You will track, report, and communicate status, risks, and improvement opportunities to leadership and stakeholders, while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of RMF, NIST guidance, and industry best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience in secure design, analysis, and test of information security systems and products
Must meet DoD 8140.03 Advanced proficiency aligned to Security Control Assessor (Work Role 612)
Must have a CISSP or CEH and 1 of the following certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CISM, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, GCIA, GDSA, GICSP
OR Advanced degree from the list below: Doctorate - Computer Science, Doctorate – Cybersecurity, Doctorate - Data Science, Doctorate - Information Systems, Doctorate - Information Technology, Doctorate - Software Engineering, Master of Science - Strategic Information and Cyberspace Studies (NDU CIC), Masters - Computer Science, Masters – Cybersecurity, Masters - Data Science, Masters - Information Systems, Masters - Information Technology, Masters - Software Engineering
Active TS/SCI security clearance is required with the ability to obtain a polygraph

Nice To Haves

Cloud certification

Responsibilities

Assess security controls for accuracy and evidence
Review system documentation and accept / reject documents
Coordinate with System Owner, ISSE, and ISSO to fix items that need rework
Continuously monitor systems across ISSM portfolio to focus on quality throughout SAA lifecycle
Oversee and coordinate activities within the Prepare step, ensuring roles, responsibilities, and risk management strategies are clearly defined and maintained
Guide system categorization efforts to ensure all information systems are appropriately classified based on mission/business impact and regulatory requirements
Advise on the selection, tailoring, and documentation of security controls aligned with system categorizations, risk appetite, and compliance requirements
Oversee the implementation of technical, operational, and management controls throughout system and application lifecycles, with a particular focus on quality and completeness of all deliverables
Ensure comprehensive security control assessments are planned, executed, and documented to validate the effectiveness of implemented safeguards
Prepare risk management documentation for system authorization and executive decision-making
Direct ongoing monitoring and continuous assessment activities, collecting metrics to adjust security strategies and ensure sustained compliance
Serve as a principal technical advisor on cybersecurity, bringing subject-matter expertise to risk analysis, incident response, system remediation, and audit support efforts
Foster a culture of security awareness, providing technical guidance and training to both team members and stakeholders
Track, report, and communicate status, risks, and improvement opportunities related to security engineering activities to leadership and stakeholders
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of RMF, NIST guidance, and industry best practices in support of continuous process improvement