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Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) SMECloud-based, Senior Advisor TSSCI wpoly

Peraton


Job Location:

Washington, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 176000 - 282000
Posted: 21 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer - Subject Matter Expert (SME)/Cloud-basedto support its Federal Strategic Cyber programs.

Location: National Capital Region (NCR):

In this role you will:

  • Lead mentor and supervise a team of contractor security professionals responsible for the end-to-end implementation of the RMF lifecycle for FBI IT systems.
  • Oversee and coordinate activities within the Prepare step ensuring roles responsibilities and risk management strategies are clearly defined and maintained.
  • Guide system categorization efforts to ensure all information systems are appropriately classified based on mission/business impact and regulatory requirements.
  • Advise on the selection tailoring and documentation of security controls aligned with system categorizations Bureau risk appetite and compliance requirements.
  • Oversee the implementation of technical operational and management controls throughout system and application lifecycles with a particular focus on quality and completeness of all deliverables.
  • Ensure comprehensive security control assessments are planned executed and documented to validate the effectiveness of implemented safeguards.
  • Prepare risk management documentation for system authorization and executive decision-making.
  • Direct ongoing monitoring and continuous assessment activities collecting metrics to adjust security strategies and ensure sustained compliance.
  • Serve as a principal technical advisor on cybersecurity bringing subject-matter expertise to risk analysis incident response system remediation and audit support efforts.
  • Foster a culture of security awareness providing technical guidance and training to both team members and stakeholders.
  • Track report and communicate status risks and improvement opportunities related to security engineering activities to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of RMF NIST guidance and industry best practices in support of continuous process improvement.

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Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelors degree and 12 years of experience in secure design analysis and test of information security systems and products.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience applying methods standards and approaches for ensuring the baseline security safeguards are appropriately implemented and documented.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience creating and updating security test plans for detecting and mitigating risk to information systems.
  • Must have at least 1 of the following certifications OR advanced degree from the list below:
    • CCNP Enterprise CISM CISSP-ISSAP CISSP-ISSEP GCIA GDSA GICSP OR
    • Doctorate - Computer Science
    • Doctorate Cybersecurity
    • Doctorate - Data Science
    • Doctorate - Information Systems
    • Doctorate - Information Technology
    • Doctorate - Software Engineering
    • Master of Science - Strategic Information and Cyberspace Studies (NDU CIC)
    • Masters - Computer Science
    • Masters Cybersecurity
    • Masters - Data Science
    • Masters - Information Systems
    • Masters - Information Technology
    • Masters - Software Engineering
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance is required with the ability to obtain a polygraph.

Preferred:

  • Cloud certification

Benefits: Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees supporting 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.

Salary Range Estimate:

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Peratons total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses short- and long-term incentives and program-specific addition Peraton provides a variety of benefits to employees.

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 worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range
$176000 - $282000. 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 individuals 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.
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Peraton provides innovative solutions for the most sensitive and critical programs in government today, developed and executed by scientists, engineers, and other experts.

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