Systems Security Engineer SME with Security Clearance

About Peraton 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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. About The Role Position Overview

• We are seeking an experienced Systems Security professional to support the security, compliance, and operational readiness of mission-critical information systems.
• In this role, you will be responsible for safeguarding sensitive and classified systems and data while ensuring systems remain secure, compliant with applicable security requirements, and ready to support critical mission operations.

What You'll Do

• Support the planning, implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring of information system security. Responsibilities will include:
• Serve as the Information Systems Security Approval Authority for systems under your control.
• Provide technical and compliance support for the organization's Information Assurance (IA) program.
• Plan, coordinate, and enforce IT security programs across various systems and projects.
• Maintain the operational security posture for mission-critical information systems.
• Develop and enforce information system security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Support day-to-day security operations, including system monitoring and incident response.
• Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments to support system certification and accreditation (C&A).
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet requirements for handling classified data.
• Manage system configuration, changes, and security impact assessments.

Security Documentation & Compliance

• You will be responsible for developing, maintaining, reviewing, and updating security documentation required to demonstrate system compliance and support authorization decisions.
• This may include:
• System Security Plans (SSPs)
• Risk Assessment Reports
• Certification & Accreditation (C&A) packages
• System Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs

What You'll Bring

• The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of information systems security, cybersecurity risk management, security compliance, and the requirements associated with securing mission-critical and classified environments.
• You should be comfortable working across technical and programmatic teams and translating security requirements into practical solutions.

Qualifications Basic Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance polygraph is required.
• Twenty (20) years of Systems Engineering experience on programs of comparable scope and complexity, with demonstrated expertise in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, or a related discipline)
• Five (5) years of additional relevant Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for a degree.

Details Target Salary Range: $190,000 - $304,000. 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.

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