Sr Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) - SCA, Advisor - TS/SCI w/poly
Senior Information Systems Security Engineer serving as a Security Control Assessor (SCA) and advisor on Peraton's Federal Strategic Cyber programs in Washington, DC. The role involves assessing and validating security controls, reviewing and authorizing system documentation, guiding RMF/NIST risk management and continuous monitoring, and advising leadership on cybersecurity risk. Requires RMF/NIS
- Compensation
- $146K–$234K / yr
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Category
- Security
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience in secure design, analysis, and test of information security systems and products
- Meet DoD 8140.03 Advanced proficiency aligned to Security Control Assessor (Work Role 612)
- CISSP or CEH certification
- One additional certification: CCNP Enterprise, CISM, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, GCIA, GDSA, or GICSP
- Or an advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering (Master's or Doctorate)
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with ability to obtain a polygraph
Nice to have
- Cloud certification
Full description
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.
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer – Security Control Assessors (SCA) to support its Federal Strategic Cyber programs.
Location: Washington, DC
In this role, you will:
- Assess security controls for accuracy and evidence
- Review system documentation and accept / reject documents
- Emphasis on coordination with System Owner, ISSE, and ISSO to fix items that need rework
- Emphasis on continuously monitoring 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.