Information System Security Officer
Peraton · Washington, D.C.
📍 Washington, DC💰 $104,000 - $166,000via icimsPosted 2026-08-06
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Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support our customer onsite in Washington D.C. Responsibilities include:
Assist the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) with information assurance efforts, and systems across numerous environments
Perform Information System Security Officer (ISSO) roles and responsibilities as prescribed by the JSIG and other applicable regulations
Execute and maintain RMF activities (e.g., control implementation oversight, evidence collection, assessment support, POA&M management, continuous monitoring)
Maintain security authorization artifacts (e.g., SSP, control narratives, diagrams, inheritance/leverage controls, CM plan, incident handling plan, contingency artifacts, user/admin procedures)
Operate continuous monitoring: vulnerability management, config compliance, patching coordination, scan result triage, risk acceptance, and remediation verification
Review and approve security-relevant changes through configuration/change control and validate security configurations after major upgrades
Support incident response and reporting: participate in investigations, coordinate containment actions, preserve evidence, and contribute to post-incident lessons learned
Ensure least privilege/access governance: account management oversight, privileged access workflows, periodic access reviews, and audit compliance requirements
Translate security requirements into implementation guidance that engineering teams can operationalize (clear, testable, and automatable where possible)
Qualifications
Required qualifications
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 4 years additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of BS degree
Security+ or equivalent certification (DoD 8570 IAM Level II)
Experience with SAP assessments and authorizations
3+ years experience with Authority to Operate (ATO) process, continuous monitoring, POA&Ms, Security Authorizations (SA), NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53 Rev4/ Rev5, working with Information System Owners (ISO) and Program Managers (PM)
Experience with SCAP, STIGs, and other compliance tools
Proven written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work well with team members
Active TS clearance with ability to obtain SCI
Preferred qualifications
Experience with SCRUM methodologies
Experience with Ongoing Authorizations
Experience with Splunk and/or other auditing compliance tools
Experience with ACAS, Nessus, and/or other vulnerability scanners
Peraton Overview
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.
Target Salary Range $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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