Part-Time Enterprise Infrastructure Services Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Responsibilities

Peraton is hiring an Enterprise Infrastructure Services Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join our Cyber Mission business unit in Fort Meade, Maryland. As an ISSO on our team, you will support one of the largest enterprise-wide engineering contracts within the Intelligence Community. This is a part-time position requiring 940 hours of support per year; and work is performed at the customer site.

 

As an ISSO on our team you will:

• provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program, including proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• maintain operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed
• evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
• perform vulnerability and risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation
• prepare and review documentation to include System Security Plans (SSP), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices.
• support security authorization activities in compliance with customer Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP), and DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP). #AJCM #MDFSP

Qualifications

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university and ten (10) years of relevant experience are required. HS Diploma and four (4) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree for a total of fourteen (14) years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience is to include at least three (3) of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; and encryption techniques or tools.
• DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher is required.
•  To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
  • Must have experience supporting NISCAP and DIACAP processes.
  • Served as the approval authority for Information Systems.
  • Experience as an ISSM.
  • Experience planning and coordinating IT Security Programs and Policies
  • Knowledgeable of customer compliance and risk regulations
  • Experience building SSPs
  • Proven ability to complete System Certification and Accreditation
  • Experience with vulnerability and risk assessment analysis, and development of security protocols
  • Must have familiarization with customer infrastructure.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

 Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:

• Experience with – H/W inventory and change log updates; System personnel & change log updates for Security Relevant Changes (SRC); STE/STN Activities; System Owner updates;
• XACTA experience – S/W inventory; System records updates; Notice review; SSP Reviews/Reauthorization/Publish; Contingency planning/testing; Scan Review; POA&M reviews
• GateKeeper
• CASPORT
• SEAR

  

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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

$135,000 - $216,000. 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.