Peraton

Runs and secures technology for federal agencies

Information Systems Security Engineer Level 1 - AI/ML Project

Security Engineering & ArchitectureConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLaurel, MD, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance with polygraph is required.
Seven years of experience as an Information Systems Security Engineer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, or Information Security System Engineering from an accredited college or university is required; four years of Information Systems Security Engineer experience may substitute for the degree.
Department of Defense 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Systems Architecture and Engineering Level 2 is required.

Responsibilities

Perform or review technical security assessments of computing environments to identify vulnerabilities and non-compliance with Information Assurance standards and regulations, and recommend mitigation strategies.
Validate and verify system security requirements definitions and analysis, and establish system security designs.
Design, develop, implement, or integrate Information Assurance and security systems and components for networking, computing, and enclave environments, including environments with multiple enclaves and differing data protection or classification requirements.
Build Information Assurance into systems deployed to operational environments.
Assist architects and systems developers in identifying and implementing information security functionality that ensures uniform application of Agency security policy and enterprise solutions.
Support the development of security architectures and enforce the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.
Assess and mitigate system security threats and risks throughout the program life cycle.
Contribute to security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification, and awareness activities for system and networking operations.
Review certification and accreditation documentation and provide feedback on its completeness and compliance.
Apply system security engineering expertise to system security design, the engineering life cycle, information domains, cross-domain solutions, commercial and government off-the-shelf cryptography, identification, authentication and authorization, system integration, risk management, intrusion detection, contingency planning, incident handling, configuration control, change management, auditing, certification and accreditation, Information Assurance principles, and security testing.
Participate as a security engineering representative on engineering teams designing, developing, implementing, or integrating secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.
Participate as a security engineering representative on engineering teams designing, developing, implementing, or integrating Information Assurance architectures, systems, or system components.
Participate as the primary security engineering representative on engineering teams designing, developing, implementing, evaluating, or integrating secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.
Apply knowledge of Information Assurance policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.
Interact with the customer and other project team members.
Participate as the primary security engineering representative on engineering teams designing, developing, implementing, evaluating, or integrating Information Assurance architectures, systems, or system components.
Support the Government in enforcing the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.
Support security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management.
Identify overall security requirements for proper handling of Government data.

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 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 peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

Are you passionate about building cutting-edge solutions that support national security? Do you thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven environments? Peraton is seeking a talented and skilled Information Systems Security Officer to join our Cyber Intelligence team in Laurel, MD. As part of a collaborative, high-impact integrated product development team, you’ll work on next-generation cyber and AI/ML capabilities hosted on large-scale compute clusters and AWS Cloud infrastructure. This is your chance to help shape innovative services that make a real difference. Interested in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning? If so, this is the position for you.

Job Description:

The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) shall perform, or review, 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. Validates and verifies system security requirements definitions and analysis and establishes system security designs. Designs, develops, implements and/or integrates IA and security systems and system components including those for networking, computing, and enclave environments to include those with multiple enclaves and with differing data protection/classification requirements.

Builds IA into systems deployed to operational environments. Assists architects and systems developers in the identification and implementation of appropriate information security functionality to ensure uniform application of Agency security policy and enterprise solutions. Supports the building of security architectures. Enforce the design and implementation of trusted relations among external systems and architectures. Assesses and mitigates system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle. Contributes to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification and awareness activities for system and networking operations. Reviews certification and accreditation (C&A) documentation, providing feedback on completeness and compliance of its content.

Applies system security engineering expertise in one or more of the following to: system security design process; engineering life cycle; information domain; cross domain solutions; commercial off-the-shelf and government off-the-shelf cryptography; identification; authentication; and authorization; system integration; risk management; intrusion detection; contingency planning: incident handling; configuration control; change management; auditing; certification and accreditation process; principles of IA (confidentiality, integrity, non-repudiation, availability, and access control); and security testing.

The Level 1 Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) shall possess the following capabilities:

Participate as a security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation and/or integration of secure networking, computing, and enclave environments
Participate as a security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation and/or integration of IA architectures, systems, or system components
Participate as the primary security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and/or integration of secure networking, computing, and enclave environments
Apply knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments
Interact with the customer and other project team members
Participate as the primary security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and/or integration of IA architectures, systems, or system components
Support the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures
Support security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management
Identify overall security requirements for the proper handling of Government data

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

An Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required
Seven (7) years experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity required. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
- Four (4) years of ISSE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
DoD 8570 compliance with IASAE Level 2 is required.

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.

Target Salary Range

$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.
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 https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements

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.

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.

Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

EEO

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

About the Company

Peraton

Runs and secures technology for federal agencies

Peraton builds and runs secure technology for American defense, intelligence, space, and civilian agencies, from military networks to satellite ground stations. In 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration chose it to manage the overhaul of the nation's air traffic control system, replacing copper wiring with fiber and upgrading radar and radios. Its engineers, many holding security clearances, run and defend agency networks and data centers, write mission software, and operate space and communications systems, and agencies pay for this work through multiyear contracts. Peraton was formed in 2017, when private-equity firm Veritas Capital bought Harris Corporation's government IT business, and is based in Reston, Virginia.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $60M
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 2017

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