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When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons.  Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons seeks to hire Security Control Assessors (SCAs) to provide information security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) support to Contractor and Government facilities processing information. The SCAs enhance the Information System (IS) security awareness of Directorates' & Offices' staffs, ensure implementation of appropriately applied proper IS security resources and act as an IS liaison between the Directorates and various Offices.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• An active CI POLY OR previously has held one.
• Experience developing and implementing security related directives and guidance for IA, IT, and IM.
• An active IAM Level III certification (must obtain certification within 6 months of start).
• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Reviews and evaluates test results and recommends production or design changes to ensure compliance with qualify and performance standards
• Develops and implements procedures for product testing.
• Designs and develops engineering standards and tests to evaluate the functionality of products and systems. 
• Performing information systems assessment and authorization (A&A) as defined in applicable ICDs and guidance.
• Performing, developing, and implementing security related directives and guidance for IA/IT/IM.
• Experience utilizing risk management strategies for information technology solutions.
• Coordinate A&A activities of industry and Government information systems and manage and track systems involved in the A&A process.
• Manages program and project implementation and makes significant contributions to department goals and planning efforts.

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Experience in technical project management.
• Technical understanding of emerging technologies and their implementation within Government system and network environments.
• Knowledge of information technology concepts used in the evaluation of security performance and integrity of state-of-the-art applications, communications systems, hardware, software, satellite control systems, and information processing systems.
• Technical understanding of information technology systems, software, and networks.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph

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 diverse, 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: 

$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, 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 committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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!