Cyber Security Systems Engineer

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Job Description:

What You'll Be Doing:

• Review system scans and other artifacts for vulnerabilities or non-compliance
• Review Software Assurance Scans for vulnerabilities
• Provide input on recommendations to mitigate vulnerabilities
• Aid 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) 
• Track patches, new security risks, and vendor errata updates for applicability to the sites 
• Assist in POAM efforts with program personnel 
• Ensure security baselines are kept in sync to include patching and scanning efforts 
• Assists with the containment of threats and remediation of the environment during or after an incident
• Follow change management process and security policies
• Review and understand security policies and guidelines to create security work instructions for various security policies
• Other duties as assigned
• 100% onsite is required in Huntsville, AL working on the Redstone Arenal

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and typically 5+ years of related professional experience
• Must have 1 DoD 8570.01/8140.03 Certification: Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC), or Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
• Must currently hold a Top Secret clearance and be eligible for SCI.
• Hands-on experience enforcing information protection policies for all environments

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with DoD and United States Space Force (USSF) Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes/procedures
• Knowledge of DoD Zero Trust strategies and implementation of it to a program
• Experience providing system security engineering guidance for DoD customers
• Familiar with the system authorization process and necessary security artifacts

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

• Top Secret with SCI eligible

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, 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.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, 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.

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 committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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!