Senior Information Systems Security Engineer

Job Description

Serve as a POC/Liason between contract personnel and the ISSOs across multiple enclaves
Provide guidance and assistance to system engineers in support of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process to ensure systems successfully achieve an Authority to Operate (ATO)
Ensure that security related efforts/tasks are understood
Assisted with IA Training, Awareness and Incident Response
Conducted scap scans, stig checks and analyzes results
Utilized Symantec and Logrhythm
Track patches, new security risks, and vendor errata updates for applicability to the sites
Support information system Self Inspection, Auditing, and Continuous Monitoring
Provide support as needed to other HW/SW teams on security requirements

Required Skills

• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance, with the ability and willingness to obtain SCI access
• 5+ years of relevant experience with additional education able to count towards years of experience
• Bachelors degree, but additional years of experience can count in lieu of a degree
• Security+ Certification Required

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with NISPOM and Risk Management Framework
• Ability to identify system design and operational vulnerabilities, and make recommendations to address security deficient areas
• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
• Demonstrated knowledge of infrastructure automation and provisioning (e.g. Chef, Puppet, Ansible, etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge of containerized virtualization deployment and orchestration (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience with agile software/system development
• Demonstrated experience delivering operational mission systems
• Experience with security trade studies and use case development
• Experience deriving security controls/requirements to provide technical criteria to system developers for successful implementation within the software/system development lifecycle
• Hands-on experience with and ability to direct system administrators to securely configure systems assets per customer security standards, community best practices and/or benchmarks
• Draft Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) plans with the ability to trace security controls to security test cases and to demonstrate functional security compliance
• Experience leading and conducting security testing activities using automated vulnerability assessment tools (i.e. Nessus, OpenVAS, SCC, etc.) and ST&E plan to verify security requirement compliance
• Experience drafting and updating security artifacts such as: CTP/ST&E, SSP, Security CONOP, security architecture views, user guides, POA&M, PPS, PTI/PTT, SCTM, ISA, RAR/RMM etc.
• Experience securing virtualization technologies to include virtual software, machines and appliances
• Demonstrated leadership and project execution skills with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, to include leading security presentations and briefings to executive, management, and/or program personnel

Pay

$112,200.00 - $196,400.00

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Holidays

About the Role

Parsons is looking for a sharp Information Security Systems Engineer (ISSE) to join our growing team!

Qualifications

Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Benefits

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!

Company Culture

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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!

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