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# Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) - Mid

- **Company:** Peraton Inc
- **Location:** Winchester, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $112,000 - $179,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Information Security Management, Microsoft Security Essentials, Package Development Process, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Plan of Action and Milestones, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9313348/information-systems-security-officer-isso-mid

## About the Role

* Top Secret security clearance upon hire. The selected candidate must be eligible to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI clearance and successfully complete a polygraph examination if required by the customer. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
 * Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
 * Minimum 5 years in information system security at a cleared facility
 + Must meet applicable DoW 8140.03 qualification requirements for Information Systems Security Manager (Work Role 722), Intermediate proficiency level, through at least one of the following:
o Certification: CCISO - Certified Chief Information Security Officer; CCSP - Certified Cloud Security Professional; CGRC/CAP - Certified in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (Formerly known as CAP); CISSO - Certified Information Systems Security Officer; Cloud+ - CompTIA Cloud plus; GCSA - GIAC Cloud Security Automation; GMON - GIAC Continuous Monitoring; GSEC - GIAC Security Essentials Certification; Security+ - CompTIA Security plus; SecurityX / CASP+ - CompTIA SecurityX (Formerly known as Advanced Security Practitioner plus [CASP+]); SSCP - Systems Security Certified Practitioner; OR
o Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a closely related field aligned with the applicable work role requirements under DoDM 8140.03; OR
o Training: Qualifying DoD-approved trainings
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# Advanced-proficiency certifications (CISSP, CISM) also satisfy this requirement

## Description

Peraton is seeking a Mid-Level ISSO to serve as ISSO for assigned systems. The Mid ISSO applies expertise across multiple complex security assignments, independently executing core ATO lifecycle tasks., * Serve as ISSO for assigned systems; execute ATO package development, POA&M management, vulnerability scanning, and compliance reporting

 * Support ATO pipeline: collect evidence, draft SSP sections, conduct STIG reviews, update control descriptions as system changes
 * Compile FISMA metrics and prepare recurring compliance reports; coordinate with system owners on security operations