Cyber Systems Engineer​/ISSO

Responsibilities

Join Peraton's Cyber Missions team as a Cyber Systems Engineer / Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and help shape the future of national security. In this critical role, you'll secure complex systems, ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks, and protect some of the nation's most sensitive information.

This is more than just a cybersecurity job—it’s a mission.

• Act as the Information Systems Security Approval Authority for systems under your purview.
• Provide both technical guidance and compliance expertise across Information Assurance (IA) initiatives.
• Plan, coordinate, and enforce cybersecurity best practices across multiple systems and projects.
• Maintain a strong operational security posture for mission‑critical environments.
• Develop and implement security policies, standards, and methodologies to meet and exceed federal requirements.
• Support daily security operations, including continuous monitoring, incident response
  , and log analysis.
• Perform detailed vulnerability and risk assessments to support system Certification & Accreditation (C&A) efforts.
• Evaluate and validate security solutions to ensure readiness for handling classified and sensitive data.
• Oversee configuration management
  , system changes, and associated Security Impact Assessments
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• System Security Plans (SSPs)
• Risk Assessment Reports
• Certification & Accreditation (C&A) packages
• System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs)

At Peraton, we do work that matters. As a trusted partner to essential government agencies, we provide advanced, secure solutions that help defend our nation's interests and protect what matters most.

• Mission‑Driven Work that impacts national security.
• Cutting‑Edge Technology and complex challenges.
• Career Growth Opportunities in a supportive, innovative environment.
• A team that values collaboration, integrity, and excellence
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Apply now to bring your cybersecurity expertise to the front lines of national defense.

• Experience: 5+ years as an ISSO on projects of similar scope and complexity. Must include experience in at least one of the following:
  • Security tools and technologies
  • Hardware/software security implementation
  • Communication protocols
  • Encryption methods
• Education: Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field (or 4 additional years of ISSO experience in lieu of degree).
• Certifications: DoD 8570 IAM Level I or higher
• Clearance: TS/SCI with current polygraph

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on our critical National Security programs, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

$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.

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