Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Program Overview

About The Role

Join Peraton's mission-critical team supporting secure, real-time data delivery across complex operational environments in direct support of our nation's warfighters. If you are driven by national security and energized by cutting-edge C 2I SR capabilities, sensor integration, and resilient data transport solutions, we invite you to join our team.

We are seeking highly cleared professionals who excel at the intersection of advanced communications infrastructure, distributed systems, and mission assurance where reliability, security, and performance are paramount.

Specifically, we are looking for a TS/SCI cleared Information Systems Security Manager (ISSE)- SME to support this mission at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina .

Responsibilities:

As a n Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)- SME you will provide technical and management leadership for all equipment and information support functions across the Task Order. Your responsibilities include:

• Provides mid-level management and technical leadership to a team of security administrators.
• Coordinates the RMF authorization efforts for specific C2ISR information systems and networks, ensuring alignment with overall security authorization strategies.
• Manages the development and maintenance of RMF documentation for designated C2ISR systems, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Oversees security control assessments, ensuring proactive alignment with technological system requirements and operational objectives .
• Facilitates the systematic integration of RMF processes into acquisition and systems engineering lifecycles by managing relevant documentation and evidence.
• Contributes to obtaining IATTs, ATOs, and ATCs by ensuring authorization packages are complete, accurate , and submitted on time.
• Collaborates effectively with ISSOs, ISSEs, system owners, and authorizing officials to interpret RMF requirements and manage authorization timelines.
• Provides RMF implementation insights and guidance to project teams, contributing to continuous infrastructure security validation.
• Operates with appreciable latitude in defining and implementing RMF-related management processes and controls for multiple systems.
• Ensures and champions adherence to established RMF policies, security best practices, and documentation standards for all assigned projects.
• Safeguard sensitive and critical information systems
• Proactively research and mitigate new and evolving technological threats
• Research and stay current on newly released threat prevention strategies from vendors and research orgs (CISA, NIST, MITRE, SANS, ISACA)
• Support and assist official Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment (CORA), IG, and other official audits, inspections, and investigations
• Implement and enforce Supply Chain Risk Management (800-161) with acquisition processes
• Assist with the development and maintenance of program manuals, procedure documents, operational security, and information disclosure reporting guides
• Develop the capability for automatic assimilation of scans, STIGs, and security control matrices with AI and machine learning for analysis, remediation, and cATO capability readiness
• Utilize the following Role Specific Tools: Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance platforms ( Xacta , eMASS , Archer GRC); security control assessment dashboards (NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253); vulnerability scanning and remediation tools (Elastic Stack, ACAS,, Nessus, Qualys); SIEM platforms (Splunk, ArcSight, Elastic Security) for log aggregation and anomaly detection; Zero Trust architecture enforcement tools; cross domain solution monitoring systems ( Everfox High Speed Guard, Radiant Mercury); encryption and key management systems (Type 1 TACLANE, HAIPE IS); configuration management databases (CMDB) for security artifacts; SOP/QRC libraries for standardized cybersecurity processes; lessons learned repositories for ISSM practices; stakeholder communication dashboards for security posture visibility; compliance audit checklists for DoD cybersecurity standards and Raise the Bar requirements.

Qualifications

Require d qualifications :

• Previous experience as a n Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the C CMD leve l
• Minimum of 12years’ experience with a BS/BA or 10years’ experience wi t h an MS/MA o r 7years’ experience with a PhD. or 16 years' W/o a degree or 14 years' with AS/AA degree
• A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level
• US citizenship is required
• DoD 8140 role for WRC: 631; Element: CS; Work Role: Information Systems Security Developer; Proficiency Level: Advanced / Ability to obtain

Des i red Qualifications:

• DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment.

Work Environment:

• Location:  Pope Army Airfield, NC .
• On-site expectations : Full -time on-site presence required for equipment management and asset tracking
• Travel: May require occasional travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites for logistics coordination and facility assessments

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-critical team supporting our nation’s elite and its mission partners in delivering cutting-edge C2ISR capabilities
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment supporting critical national security operations
• Manage cutting-edge communications and sensor systems that directly impact operational readiness
• Access to professional development opportunities and career growth within the intelligence and cybersecurity community
• Opportunity to work with advanced tactical communications technologies and AISR systems

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Details

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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.