Information Systems Security Officer

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Job Description:

Imagine Next with Parsons! We're hiring a Information Systems Security Officer to join our team in support of USCYBERCOM.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Maintaining the appropriate operational security posture for an information system
• Manage the security of the information system through Certification & Accreditation (C&A)
• Support the information system owner for the completion of security related responsibilities
• Review System Security Plans (SSP) and solutions
• Recommend security mechanism implementations
• Evaluate and document the effectiveness of solutions implemented to provide the "CIA Triad"

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active TS/SCI + Polygraph required for consideration
• Minimum 5 (five) years of experience with cybersecurity or information assurance
• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related discipline; additional experience will be considered in lieu of degree
• Must know Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Active security certification such as: CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), GSLC, CCISO - (minimum DoD 8570 IAM Level II Certification)

​What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience with DoD Cybersecurity Policies
• Experience with Xacta Solutions (Xacta 360)
• Knowledge of Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
• Experience with Zero Trust
• Exposure to AWS (Amazon Web Services), ACAS (Security scanning software), vCenter, WSUS (Windows Server Update Service), and/or STIGs/IAVA
• A problem solver who can get in, be given a project, and use engineering skills to determine a solution 
• Able to build systems from the ground up – network architecture/systems engineering

Location: Fort Meade/Columbia, MD (Customer Site - CANX)

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: 

$104,200.00 - $182,400.00

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!

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!