Cyber Security Systems Engineer

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Job Description:

Designs, develops, and implements leading-edge analytical and technical methodologies, tools, and policies/standards to ensure a cyber-secure environment for customer organizations. Such security measures include intrusion detection and prevention, software and system security protection through application of secure design protocols and reverse engineering, and data assurance.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leads a project team in the application of advanced principles, theories, and concepts.

• Contributes to the development of innovative principles and ideas.

• Works on unusually complex problems and provides solutions that are highly creative.

• Works under consultative direction toward predetermining long-range targets.

• Provides advice and counsel to the organization in area of expertise.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and typically 5+ years of related professional experience. An advanced degree is preferred

• Active Secret Clearance is required

• Experience with Security Scans on Systems, Patch Development, Cross Domain Solution Ruleset development

• Experience with CI/CD development, System Hardening

Desired Qualifications:

• IAT Level II (Sec+, CISSP , etc.)

• JSIG experience

• DevOps experience

• RedHat OS/SELinux experience

• NSA Raise-the-Bar familiarity

• DIS protocol familiarity

• MS in Computer Science or a related technical field

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret 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: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00

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, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 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!

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