Senior Information Systems Security Engineer

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Job Description:

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


In this fully onsite role you will assist with cyber and information security tasking as directed by the Lead ISSO. Program tasking will be in support of system security engineering matters, RMF requirements, system design guidance, and sustainment of secure systems infrastructure toolsets and applications


What You'll Be Doing :

• 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
• Provide primary systems administration on security toolsets and applications on both Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux based systems
• 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
• Work with PO and Scrum Master to ensure help create and execute required tickets for security related task execution
• Create/Drive PTI/PTT packages
• Lead POAM efforts with ISSOs
• Coordinate/drive POAM efforts with TLOSS personnel
• Lead RMF/ATO efforts
• Ensure security baselines are kept in sync to include patching and scanning efforts
• Support information system Self Inspection, Auditing, and Continuous Monitoring
• Provide support as needed to other HW/SW teams on security requirements

What Required Skills You'll Bring :

• Active DoD Secret security clearance , with the ability and willingness to obtain TS/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

What Desired Skills You Might Bring :

• 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

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: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00

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, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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.

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