Cyber Systems Engineering, Lead Associate with Security Clearance

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Job description

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 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 to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Responsibilities Peraton is looking for an Information Systems Security Engineer (SSE) shall provide services for securing, maintaining, operating, and supporting the customer's IT systems by providing continuous assurance with full awareness of security, regulatory, and corporate policies, compliance, and implementation of technology in support of security controls. Qualifications Five (5) years of years of experience with the following: Secure, maintain, operate, and support by providing continuous assurance with full awareness of security, regulatory, and corporate policies, compliance, and implementation of technology in support of security controls.
Record and keep up to date information on the security posture and provide status updates and briefings to customer. Define system security requirements, develop security concept of operations (CONOPs), and security baselines.
Conduct Information security and Cybersecurity assessment testing and reporting, identify deficiencies and document plans of actions and milestones.
5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD (additional experience may be used in lieu of a degreeActive Top Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain SCI and poly. Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer and Information Security, Computer Security, and/or Network Administration from an accredited university/college; or Master's Degree in Computer Science or related scientific/technical field. (Additional education, training, certifications, or work experience may be substituted in lieu of degree or work experience at the Government's discretion.) Minimum/General Experience: The ISSE shall have five (5) years of experience in INFOSEC, and assessing, categorizing, classifying and evaluating Cybersecurity risks and threats. The ISSE shall have five years of experience using common INFOSEC and Cybersecurity tools such as Tenable Nessus and Security Center, McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator, Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP). Preferred Experience: COMPTIA Advanced Security Practitioner or ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional or Associate. Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, 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 eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan. Target Salary Range $135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range EEO An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran. Our Values Benefits At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way. Paid Time-Off and Holidays
Retirement
Life & Disability Insurance
Career Development
Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
Paid Parental Leave
Additional Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Care

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