Information Assurance and Security Engineer
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Job Description
Responsibilities Peraton is seeking a seasoned Information Assurance and Security Engineer to serve as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for a cloud-hosted, Azure-based system.
The ideal candidate brings deep security expertise, strong stakeholder communication skills, and hands-on experience supporting Agile software development teams delivering mission critical solutions within DHS or other Federal environments. This position is remote.
Day to Day Roles and Responsibilities: Provide technical and programmatic information assurance support to internal and external customers for network and information security systems. Design, develop, and implement security requirements across enterprise and program-level business processes.
Prepare documentation and security artifacts based on customer input and industry standard guidelines (e. g. , NIST RMF, DHS 4300A). Lead certification and accreditation activities for the program. Develop and maintain security test and evaluation plans and contingency plans.
Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments and prepare formal reports and recommendations. Analyze existing policies and procedures for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and standards; recommend remediation strategies to close security gaps.
Recommend system enhancements to address identified deficiencies and improve the overall security posture. Design, test, and integrate computer and network security tools; secure system configurations and ensure compliant deployments.
Perform system scans, interpret results, and support system administrators in resolving findings. Conduct internal security program audits and develop mitigation strategies to address identified risks. Provide technical guidance for secure architecture design supporting evolving mission needs.
Support security incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and response. Perform vulnerability assessments and develop, document, and track corrective action plans.
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