Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer in support of our Corporate IT Operations team. Responsibilities: * Comply with the ISSO Roles and Responsibilities as laid out in DHS 4300 A/B.
* Maintain the Security Authorization or Certification and Accreditation of their assigned system.
* Track the Security Authorization of their assigned system.
* Deliver all required documentation using the current DHS approved templates, forms, regulations, and methods.
* Continuously update all Security Authorization documentation as required by the ISSO SOP.
* Provide advisement to stakeholders to assign resources and establish timelines to ensure the successful Security Authorization of a system.
* Maintain all required documentation to maintain their assigned system's Authority to Operate or system go live dates.
* Document all relevant NIST 800-53 and 4300A Security Controls and/or applicable departmental policies for each IT system the ISSO is responsible for.
* Draft a Security Package and perform any modifications throughout the lifecycle of the IT system.
* Work closely with the System Owner to identify any additional controls that are applicable to the system to maintain a favorable security posture.
* Perform an annual physical assessment of all General Support Systems (GSS) and Major Applications and sub-system interfaces.
* Provide oversight and advisement on all proposed change requests on an IT System as it pertains to the potential change to the existing Controls Assessment.
* Work with auditors to identify Key Controls which must be assessed on a recurring annual basis.
* Evaluate and provide advisement on all privileged access requests to IT systems.
* Ensure software targeted for introduction to the production environment is evaluated and provide guidance regarding the potential for the software to introduce risk into the environment.
* Track the deployment of software to the environment that is not part of the base image. Ensure software installs are registered to individual users.
* Ensure software deployed in the environment is audited on a quarterly basis. ISSOs shall provide reports to System Owners, ISSM, and to O&M staff tailored with the level of detail or abstraction as appropriate.
* Perform oversight of Information System Vulnerability Management (ISVM) inquiries, and ensure that the inquiries are addressed and reported within the allotted timeframe and reported via the accepted methods and formats.
* Generate Plan of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms) for each non-compliant control for each managed IT System. Proper documentation shall be filed and updated as required.
* Manage all applicable POA&Ms throughout the lifecycle of the IT system. This includes but is not limited to the drafting of well documented waivers and exceptions detailing the potential risk to the Authorizing Official.
* Support the Security Incident Response team in the remediation, documentation and reporting of all incidents for the ISSO assigned system.
* Perform a Weekly review of logs for each IT system.
* Participate in project discussions in support of the System Owner.
* Provide track and report security requirements throughout the project life cycle of all projects that are within the accreditation boundary of their assigned system.
* Work closely with Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to provide guidance and oversight for all requested initiatives.
* Provide timely and detailed responses to all data calls.
* Provide support for all Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and other external audit activities.
* Provide oversight and guidance regarding requests to modify technical policies such as firewall rules, ports, protocols, etc. for each IT system.
* Coordinate with and brief Federal staff on all activities pertaining to each IT system as requested.
* Continuously maintain a thorough understanding of all configurations, architecture, installed software, accounts (both Operating System and Application), data flows, ports, protocols, and other relevant data for each IT System.
* Coordinate with the appropriate operational group to accurately update the System Design Document for each IT system to reflect the approved state of each IT system.
* Ensure the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) is continuously updated with the appropriate operational group if it is available.
Qualifications Qualifications * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
* 8-10 years applicable professional experience
* Experience with Authority to Operate (ATO) process, continuous monitoring, POA&Ms, Security Authorizations (SA), NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53 Rev3 / Rev4, working with System Owners (SO)
* Experience with the C&A process
* Understanding of FISMA compliance
* Works well with team members
* CISSP, CISA or equivalent certifications (DoD 8570 IAM 2 equivalent)
* System Admin or other technical background
* Experience with Ongoing Authorizations
* Experience with Xacta
* Active TS/SCI clearance
Peraton Overview Peraton 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 and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can't be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Range for Posting Salary Minimum: $57,500
Salary Mid: $115,000
Salary Maximum: $143,800 The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position, and is just one component of Peraton's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Peraton provides a variety of benefits to employees. An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.