Systems Engineer, Senior

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. 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.Job Description:Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Systems Engineer to join our team!In this role you will:Perform cybersecurity assessments of large-scale DOD systems, utilizing an OCO (Offensive Cyber Operations) mindset to perform DCO (Defensive Cyber Operations) activities.Perform long term, in depth vulnerability assessments leveraging systems engineering principals and knowledge, utilizing any available information, including architecture diagrams, build specifications, design documentation, and systems architecturePerform independent verification & validation of security requirements and capabilities. Incorporating systems resiliency and security engineering concepts into acquisition documents (e.g., Performance Work Statements).Perform technical evaluations of contractor proposals for systems resiliency, security, and cyber security considerations.As a Lead Sr Systems Engineer, you will contribute to building a strong team with depth in the system engineering process to exceed technical performance expectations within the mission space.Leverage your interpersonal skills to foster relationship development with our customers to gain additional insights, information, and documentation to improve our ability to accomplish our missionRequired QualificationsMinimum of 15 years of Systems Engineering experience. Experience may be substituted with education as follows:High School Diploma: + 15 years System Engineering ExperienceRelevant Bachelor's degree in a STEM field + 11 years System EngineeringRelevant Master's degree in a STEM field + 9 years System EngineeringMinimum 6 years of experience serving as a Lead Systems Engineer, with demonstrated success leading, managing, and collaborating across multidisciplinary organizations, teams, and stakeholders.Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required. Demonstrated experience supporting Zero Trust architecture, implementation, or engineering initiatives.Desired Qualifications:Cybersecurity certification (Sec+, CISSP, CEH, etc)Familiarity with NIST SP 800-160Familiarity with INCOSE defined life cycle systems engineering processesExperience with / knowledge of large-scale DOD SystemsINFESTEDSecurity Clearance Requirement:An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph 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: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00We 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!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!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to.SummaryLocation: US - MD, Annapolis JunctionType: Full time