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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a skilled Cyber Lead to join our growing team!

In this pivotal role, you will concentrate on aiming to effectively manage cyber disruptions, reduce vulnerabilities, and ensure system integrity. Your responsibilities will include developing strategies to minimize misuse and malicious activities and assisting in the system accreditation process. Join us and contribute to safeguarding our digital infrastructure.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Collaborates with customers and interdisciplinary engineering teams to assess operational demands, break down requirements, and formulate cybersecurity functional requirements.
• Manage and mentor a team of security professionals, delegating tasks and overseeing overall performance of the security team.
• Participate in development and execution of critical development program gate reviews including SRR/SDR, PDR, CDR, TRRs and QPMRs
• Support business rhythm for baseline management, monthly reporting, status and communication for Earned Value Management
• Manage the employment of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to secure and maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO), Interim Authorization to Test (IATT), and Authority to Connect (ATC) for all accredited information systems, encompassing both on-premise and cloud platforms.
• Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSP), Security Controls Traceability Matrices (SCTM), Risk Assessment Reports (RAR), Continuous Monitoring Plans (ConMon), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), and Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&M).
• Lead team to develop and update documentation, policies, and procedures, including Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM) worksheets, system and network diagrams/descriptions, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Coordinate and conduct security audits and system updates to detect nonstandard events and ensure the integrity of systems and information.
• Play an active role in conducting continuous monitoring activities on Accredited Information Systems (AIS) in their respective environments of operation to include developing and updating system artifacts, managing, and controlling changes to the system.
• Conduct security impact analysis activities on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries.
• Report Cyber incidents or vulnerabilities to the government chain of command and then, as required, to the assigned ISSM.
• Strong ability to produce and maintain varied technical documentation.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
• BS degree in Cybersecurity/Computer Science/Engineering or other relevant field from an accredited university with 10+ years of experience. Additional years of experience can count in lieu of a degree, and vice versa.
• Experience managing and mentoring team of security engineers
• Must have IAT Level III or IAM Level III certification. DoD 8570.01/8140.03 Certification: CISSP, CISA, CISM, CASP+
• Broad knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies
• Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk)
• Broad knowledge of information technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption)
• Experience in reviewing and implementing secure configuration management techniques. (e.g., Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Broad knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth)
• Practical experience in guiding systems through NIST SP 800-37 RMF steps, from Prepare to Monitor, using CNSSI 1253 to ascertain appropriate Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability levels, and the NIST SP 800-53 controls associated with each level.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Deep understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile/Scrum, and ability to mentor teams in their adoption and execution
• Knowledge of Atlassian suite (Confluence, Jira, BigPicture)
• Aerospace Quality AS9100
• Experience with Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) and Xacta.
• Familiarity using STIG Viewer.
• Familiarity with ACAS, ELK, Splunk or other monitoring tools.
• Additional Certifications/Preferred Not Required: ISC2 Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC).
• Familiarity with Space or Weapons system development, sustainment, and security operation

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret security clearance is required to apply, however, the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI clearance prior to the start date.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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