Senior Software Engineer

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Maryland
R161412
Engineering
Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph
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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team. In this role you will get to support key activities in defense of emerging threats in the cybersecurity domain.  You will work as part of a team that develops and tailors capabilities with the goal to prevent and eradicate threats to critical U.S. systems.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Develop, enhance, maintain complex and diverse software systems with potential to oversee software peers to ensure work is completed on time and in accordance with requirements/constraints.

  • Work as part of an extended team to define and design systems to meet information protection needs and continually assess systems effectiveness in defense of emerging threats.

  •  Confer with mission customers and Systems Engineers to derive software requirements, obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.

  • Create software interfaces and dashboards.

  • Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.

  • Recommend new technologies and processes for complex software projects.

  • Collaborate in agile scrum cycles, contributing to design sessions, conducting peer reviews, and providing support for testing and documentation

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Must have a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field.

  • Twenty (20) years’ experience as a Software Engineer with proficiency in Kubernetes management and deep understanding of high performance ingest and data transformation.

  • Proficiency with Linux OS,  Python, SQL and relational databases, JavaScript, Elastic Search, Dagster, Docker.

  • Experience with Windows server management and Power BI Report Service is a plus.

  • 5+ years of experience working within a cybersecurity mission environment using tools and capabilities to generate threat intelligence.  This includes working with cybersecurity analyst teams to perform data analysis and a deep understanding of adversary tradecraft.

  • 5+ years of experience implementing best practices for knowledge management and applying techniques to create automated solutions in support of the cybersecurity analytic mission.

  • Experience with Agile and SAFE methodologies

  • U.S. Citizenship

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph


What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Strong ability to grasp new technologies and acquire new skills through independent study, professional training, and interaction with other team members

  • Ability to communicate with technical team members, managers, and customers

  • Ability to automate workflows and processes using scripts and tools

  • Knowledge of best practices in cybersecurity particularly as they apply to gathering intelligence and analytics to identify threats.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

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: 

$140,700.00 - $253,300.00

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!

COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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