Job Description

Program Overview

Provides IC data management support to modernize mega data repositories, dataflow management, data provenance and compliance validation, and streaming solutions.

About The Role

Cyber Systems Engineer - ISSO | Annapolis Junction, MD

Make a difference where it matters most. Join Peraton’s Cyber Missions team and be part of a mission-driven organization focused on protecting national security. We’re looking for a Cyber Systems Engineer with a passion for cybersecurity to help design, implement, and maintain secure information systems that support critical operations.

What You’ll Do

As a Cyber Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in securing complex systems, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks, and protecting sensitive information. You’ll support the full lifecycle of system security operations by:

• Maintaining the operational security posture for mission-critical information systems.
• Developing and enforcing information system security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Supporting day-to-day security operations, including system monitoring and incident response.
• Conducting vulnerability and risk assessments to support system certification and accreditation (C&A).
• Evaluating security solutions to ensure they meet requirements for handling classified data.
• Managing system configuration, changes, and security impact assessments.
• Preparing and reviewing key documentation including:
• System Security Plans (SSPs)
• Risk Assessment Reports
• Certification & Accreditation (C&A) packages
• System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs)

Additional Responsibilities

• 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.

Why Join Us?

• Mission-Driven Work: Support national defense and intelligence missions.
• Team Culture: Collaborate with top cybersecurity professionals in a supportive environment.
• Professional Growth: Access to advanced training, certifications, and career development.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits

About Peraton

Peraton is a trusted provider of advanced, secure, mission-critical technology solutions for government and commercial customers. We support some of the most sensitive and significant projects across defense, intelligence, and space.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field and 14+ years of related Systems Engineering experience OR
• Associates degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field and 17+ years of related Systems Engineering experience OR
• High School and19 years of related Systems Engineering experience
• Certifications: DoD 8570 IAM Level I or higher required.
• Clearance: Active TS/SCI with current polygraph required.

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on our critical National Security programs, 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 eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

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Details

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

Application Duration Statement: 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. 

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

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, Shift work,

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