[Remote] Information Systems Security Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer to support cybersecurity activities across a new satellite ground system development program for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This role involves ensuring compliance with federal security requirements and implementing secure architecture throughout the system lifecycle.ResponsibilitiesEnsures system security needs are established and maintained for operations development, security requirements definition, security risk assessment, systems analysis, systems design, security test and evaluation, assessment and authorization, systems hardening, vulnerability testing and scanning, incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity planningDevelops and maintains security documentation to include System Security Plan (SSP), FIPS 199, FIPS 200 and other associated compliance documentationProvides analytical support for security policy development and analysisMay interface with external entities including law enforcement, intelligence and other government organizations and agenciesSupport in A&A assessments, ATO authorizations, security documentation, and regular scans/tests/patchesSupport the NOAA cyber security mission by building, configuring, troubleshooting, and updating the network security capabilities that protect NOAA core networks and informationMonitor network connectivity and ensure high quality data transmission using standard network toolsSkillsMinimum of 5 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 3 years with MS/MA9 years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degreeExperience supporting security and compliance programs in federal sector focused on delivering complex Security IT solutions, resolving business challenges through technical implementationExperience in analysis, assessment, design, and implementation of enterprise Cybersecurity solutionsExperience with Information Assurance (IA) hardening and compliance, i.e. DISA STIG & NIST 800-53 compliance, documentationExperience working within a distributed virtual team environment, with proficiency in remote collaboration tools and practices3+ years of experience with the NIST SP 800-53 security controls, Risk Management Framework (RMF) and system A&A processesExperience working in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environments or similar Agile methodologiesExperience in Agile/DevSecOps and ZTA methodologiesAbility to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance - US Citizenship is requiredCISSP or comparable certification (e.g., CEH, CISM, CISA, GSLC)Network and firewall engineering experience with designing, implementation, and maintaining layer 2 and 3 networking devices and/or firewall devicesExperience with Jira/ Confluence Atlassian toolsKnowledge of the OSI 7-layer model, TCP/IP and common application layer protocolsExperience supporting NOAA, NASA, or national space mission programs, particularly ground systemsPrior experience with Configuration Management and Quality Assurance processes for new programs or large system deploymentsActive Public Trust clearanceBenefitsMedicalDentalVisionLifeHealth savings accountShort/long term disabilityEAPParental leave401(k)Paid time off (PTO) for vacationCompany paid holidaysCompany OverviewPeraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges. It was founded in 1992, and is headquartered in Woodbridge, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.peraton.com/.