Senior Information Systems Security Specialist

3 weeks ago


Chantilly, Virginia, United States Peraton Full time
Job Summary

Peraton is seeking a highly skilled Senior Information Systems Security Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our security team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing technical security controls, identifying and remediating vulnerabilities, and providing cybersecurity expertise to software development and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement technical security controls to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information.
• Identify and remediate vulnerabilities in data conditioning software and other systems.
• Collaborate with other engineers and technical experts to provide improvements to operational, test, integration, and development systems.
• Provide cybersecurity expertise and knowledge to software development and operations teams.
• Implement Plans of Actions and Milestones and ensure required vulnerability scans meet the standards required to obtain and maintain an Authorization to Operate (ATO) from the Authorizing Official.
• Validate and verify system security requirements and establish system security designs for new and existing software and systems.
• Identify and implement appropriate information security architectures and functionality to ensure uniform application of security policy and enterprise solutions.
• Communicate with Program Managers and customer Points of Contact (POCs) regarding security issues of significant importance.
• Participate in agile team activities as necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 6 years with a Master's degree, or 3 years with a Ph.D. in a related field.
• Experience in security systems engineering and a strong understanding of security practices and policies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a group of high-performing, technical individuals and possess the ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing.
• Possess a general knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Demonstrate experience with creating and validating evidence for Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) security controls.
• Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance with a Polygraph.

Desired Qualifications

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.
• Strong desire to learn and develop processes to improve the overall security of the environment.
• Experience with enterprise security scanning tools.
• Ability to work in an Agile environment using project sprints and Agile Boards.
• Experience with Amazon Web Services cloud computing environments.
• Experience performing reviews and technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations, and recommend mitigation strategies.

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 non-traditional 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 https://www.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 based on experience and other factors.

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