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Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), Senior Advisor

Peraton
United States, Maryland, Fort Meade
Sep 27, 2025

Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), Senior Advisor
Job Locations

US-MD-Fort Meade




Requisition ID
2025-160098

Position Category
Cyber Security

Clearance
Top Secret/SCI w/Poly



Responsibilities

Peraton is preparing for the award of a new mission-critical Cybersecurity and Risk Management contract.

We are seeking experienced Information System Security Manager (ISSM) professionals to accomplish the following:

    Provide management support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's Information Assurance program.
  • Provide management support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing Information System Security policies, standards, and methodologies.
  • Manage operational security posture for an Information System or program to ensure Information System Security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.
  • Provide management of security aspects of the Information System and perform day-to-day security operations of the system.
  • Assist ISSEs and ISSOs with evaluating security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing sensitive information.
  • Manage the performance of vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support security authorization.
  • Provide management support to configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
  • Manage changes to systems and assess the security impact of those changes. Manage the process and preparation of documentation reviews to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements
    Traceability Matrices (SRTMs).
  • Support security authorization activities in compliance with NSA/CSS Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP)


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cyber Security or IT Engineering and 12 years' experience in the field of security authorization
  • An additional 4 years of security authorization experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
  • Experience in the following areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; or encryption tools and techniques.
  • Familiarity with commercial security products, security authorization techniques, security incident management, and PKI and authorization services.
  • DoD 8570 compliance with IAM III - Certification in at least one of the following: CISM, CISSP, GSLC, or CCISO
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required

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 participation in an attractive bonus plan.

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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.



Target Salary Range

$146,000 - $234,000. 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.


EEO

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