Cyber Security Analyst / Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

About the role

Parsons is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst / Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join our Federal Solutions team, providing Systems Engineering Technical Assistance to the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Product Office under the Teams-Next Missile Defense Systems Engineering (TN-MDSE) contract managed by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the joint Government/Contractor cybersecurity team, developing System Security Plans (SSPs), Interim Authority to Test (IATT), Authority to Connect (ATC), and Authority to Operate (ATO) packages for the MDA GMD Cybersecurity Division.
• Perform technical work utilizing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, including analyzing and solving Information Assurance (IA)-related technical problems.
• Ensure system security artifacts are developed, reviewed, and updated as needed.
• Confirm RMF requirements are properly addressed and required artifacts are loaded and managed within Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
• 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 conduct reviews of GMD system audits and monitor 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), artifacts, schedules, and metrics.
• Conduct reviews of cybersecurity artifacts and technical briefings and work with the customer to resolve any findings.
• Ensure identified security controls are implemented and operating as intended through all phases of the system lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or related field, or equivalent work experience that meets established guidelines for the role.
• 5+ years of related professional experience.
• Active Secret Clearance (with TS eligibility).
• DoD 8570 compliant IAM Level II certification (e.g., Sec+).
• Demonstrated experience with Department of Defense RMF and SSP processes.

Desired Skills

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of related professional experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure or similar cloud-based environments (hands-on experience strongly desired).
• Experience or familiarity with Docker and/or Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with or experience in Virtual Machines and container technology.
• Basic understanding of cloud security best practices (RBAC, network policies, image security).
• Active TS clearance.

Pay

Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible work schedules and holidays.