Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)-Senior

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)-Senior to join our team! In this role you will get to maintain operations within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) supporting the Ground Based Mid-Course Defense Program Office (GMD).

What You'll Be Doing:

• Senior member of the cybersecurity team, develop system Security Plans (SSPs), Interim Authority to Test (IATT), Authority to Connect (ATC) and, Authority to Operate (ATO) packages.

• Establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports for obtaining certification and accreditation of systems. This includes process support, analysis support, coordination support, security certification test support, security documentation support, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research inspections, and periodic audits.

• Perform technical work utilizing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process including analyzing and solving Information Assurance (IA)-related technical problems.

• Perform analysis to validate established security requirements and recommends additional security requirements and safeguards where required.

• Periodically conduct a review of each system’s audit and monitors corrective actions to closure.

• Ensure system security artifacts are developed, reviewed, and updated as needed.

• Confirm RMF requirements are properly addressed and required artifacts are loaded and managed within Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).

• Interface with other cyber teams to review RMF Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) and ensure timely delivery of CDRL artifacts, while providing feedback to ensure the sufficiency and quality of cyber artifacts.

• Lead vulnerability/risk analyses of systems using expertise in relevant information systems security.

• Lead, mentor, and provide guidance and instructional aide to Associate and Junior ISSOs.

• Plays a role in overall functional strategic planning.

• Track and monitor Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).

• Conduct reviews of cybersecurity artifacts and technical briefings and work with customer to resolve any findings.

• Ensure that identified security controls are implemented and operating as intended through all phases of the lifecycle.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• M.S. STEM Degree and 12+ years of related professional experience OR Bachelor's degree with 20+ years of experience.

• Active Secret Clearance.

• DoD 8570 compliant IAM Level II certification (Sec +).

• Significant experience with DoD's RMF and SSP processes.

• Experience Managing Technical Projects.

• Previous Leadership and Management Experience.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• IAM Level III (CISSP, CISM).

• Experience Managing Cyber Task Orders (CTOs) reporting, mitigation, and compliance.

• Experience in the Missile Defense Agency.

• Ability to coach and develop junior team members.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

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.

Salary Range: 

$104,200.00 - $210,600.00

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 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!