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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Cybersecurity Engineer / Information System Security Officer to join our team! In this role you will get to maintain security operations for a software system operating on three networks.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Conducting independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within, or inherited by, the assigned project.
• Determining the overall effectiveness of the controls, based on criteria from NIST 800-53 and CNSSI 1253 security controls. Ensure compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG), Security Requirements Guides (SRGs).
• Leveraging automated testing tools and manual test methodologies to identify system vulnerabilities, noncompliance and mitigation strategies.
• Defining and deriving security design requirements (SDRs) from customer-provided guidance, documentation and from development team input.
• Executing a strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support for obtaining certification and accreditation of systems. This includes process support, analysis support, coordination support, security certification test support, security documentation support, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research inspections, and periodic audits.
• Conducting reviews of each system’s audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed.
• Developing/maintaining security documentation such as System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Plans, Implementation Plans, and Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M's)
• Developing/maintaining documentation in support of Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, operating procedures, and policies.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Mathematics
• 5+ years of related work experience including with RMF, POA&M's, NIST publications, network security
• DoD  Directive 8570 IAT Level 2 or higher certification (CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP), or ability to obtain within six months.
• Experience performing technical security assessment using tools, such as Nessus, or Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS). Use scan results to identify required patches, Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) configurations.
• Experience conducting cyber security audits and risk assessments to ensure appropriate implementation and compliance with security requirements 
• Experience in generating documents and implementing DoD RMF Controls and artifacts.
• Experience with SIPRNet
• Knowledge of Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
• Active Secret clearance

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience with DoD Cybersecurity Policies
• Experience with the Agile Development Process
• Experience with Linux, Windows, and VMWare
• Experience with Splunk and Xacta
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Delivery (CI/CD) tools such as Gitlab
• Exposure to Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Active or have held Top Secret clearance

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.​

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: $86,700.00 - $151,700.00

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!

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