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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Cyber Security Test Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to provide Cyber Test support within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) supporting the Ground Based Mid-Course Defense Program Office (GMD).

What You'll Be Doing:

• Assist in Security Plans (SSPs) development, Interim Authority to Test (IATT), Authority to Connect (ATC) and, Authority to Operate (ATO) packages.

• Perform technical work utilizing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process including analyzing and solving Information Assurance (IA)-related technical problems.

• Ensures that system security artifacts are developed, reviewed, and updated as needed.

• Confirm that all RMF requirements are properly addressed and required artifacts are loaded and managed within Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).

• Demonstrated abilities to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop actionable recommendations with effective solutions.

• Interface with other cyber teams to review RMF Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) and ensure timely delivery of CDRL artifacts, while providing feedback to ensure the sufficiency and quality of cyber artifacts.

• Periodically conducts a review of each system’s audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed.

• Perform vulnerability/risk analysis of systems using expertise in relevant information systems security.

• Track and monitor Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).

• Conduct reviews of cybersecurity artifacts and technical briefings and work with customer to resolve any findings.

• Ensure that identified security controls are implemented and operating as intended through all phases of the lifecycle.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM program and 7 + years of related professional experience.

• Active Secret Clearance.

• Experience with DoD's RMF and SSP processes.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience Managing Cyber Task Orders (CTOs) reporting, mitigation, and compliance.

• Experience in the Missile Defense Agency.

• DoD 8570 compliant IAM Level II certification (Sec +).

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Secret

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our 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: 

$83,300.00 - $145,800.00

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!

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!