ABOUT PERATON

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.

JOIN PERATON’S CYBER INTEL TEAM AS AN INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY OFFICER (ISSO) - ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD

Are you passionate about protecting national security through cutting-edge cybersecurity practices? Peraton is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support our dynamic Cyber Intelligence team in Annapolis Junction, MD.
As a key player in our mission-critical programs, you’ll help safeguard complex information systems that support some of the nation’s most important operations.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• An active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph is required.
• Two years technical experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required, or 0 years experience is required with a Master’s Degree.
• Four additional years of experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level I or higher is required to start work.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

As an ISSO at Peraton, you’ll be at the forefront of cybersecurity operations, responsible for ensuring compliance with strict government security protocols and driving risk mitigation strategies. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing, implementing, and enforcing cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices across high-impact systems.
• Maintaining the security posture of critical information systems, ensuring adherence to established guidelines.
• Supporting the daily security operations and compliance activities of classified systems.
• Evaluating security solutions and conducting vulnerability and risk assessments for accreditation processes.
• Overseeing security configuration management, including software, hardware, and firmware updates.
• Managing system changes and assessing their impact on security controls and requirements.
• Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining key security documentation such as System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification & Accreditation (C&A) packages, and more.
• Supporting security authorization activities in compliance with government frameworks.