Security Control Assessor Test Engineer - II

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Security Control Test Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to Maintain vulnerability assessment toolkits.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Conduct Vulnerability Assessment of network, host, and web applications, leveraging tools such as Tenable Nessus, NMAP, Wireshark, Rapid7 Metasploit, Burp Suite, etc.
• Work closely with the Security Control Assessor to perform IT security assessments in support of Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Maintain vulnerability assessment toolkit utilizing Ubuntu and Kali platforms
• Prepare assessment reports that identify technical and procedural findings, and provide recommended remediation strategies/solutions.
• Research vendor security advisories, vulnerability reports, product changelogs, bug trackers, commits, exploits, and other sources to triage vulnerabilities.
• Communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including System Owners, Administrators, and Program Management.
• Participate in meetings and briefings to coordinate test events, recommend remediation, and provide lessons learned.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• An active TS/SCI w/ CI POLY.
• Experience with Penetration Testing of Software Development
• Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including protocols, components, and principles.
• Knowledge of Risk Management Framework, in particular the technical controls within 800-53.
• Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities, TCP/IP, and the OSI Model.
• Knowledge of penetration testing principles, tools, and techniques.
• Knowledge of threat research, vulnerability analysis, risk assessment, CVSS scoring, and Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE).
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey technical details in a clear and understandable manner to a variety of audiences.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience evaluating systems and recommending changes to improve security posture.
• Experience with penetration testing, system and network configuration, and familiarity with different operating systems and virtualization platforms.
• Skill in conducting vulnerability scans and recognizing vulnerabilities and remediation recommendations.
• Hands on experience using industry standard vulnerability assessment tools and techniques (NMAP, Nessus, Metasploit, Wireshark).

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph

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: 

$83,300.00 - $145,800.00

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!

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!