Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for amazingly talented Information System Security Officers to join our team! In this role you will get to maintain security operations for various specialized applications.

Job locations include: 100% onsite is required in Fort Belvoir, VA/ Alexandria, VA.

ISSO - I requirements:

• Active TS/SCI
• Associate degree or 3-5 years of relevant information assurance / cybersecurity experience.
• DOD 8140 IAT Level I Profession Certification is required
• Knowledge of Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
• 0 - 3 years of Information Technology experience.

ISSO - II requirements:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• DOD 8140 IAT Level II Profession Certification is required
• Knowledge of Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
• Bachelor’s Degree or 5-7 years of relevant information assurance / cybersecurity experience.
• 3 years of Risk Management Framework experience.
• 3 years of Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M's) experience.
• 3 years of NIST publication experience.
• 3 years of Network security experience.

Preferred / Desired Skills:

• Experience with DoD Cybersecurity Policies
• 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

What You'll Be Doing:

• Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identifies where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy. This is achieved through passive evaluations (compliance audits) and active evaluations (vulnerability assessments).
• Develops documentation in support of Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, operating procedures, and policies.
• Operating within cleared environments performing Information Assurance specific activities to meet client needs and timelines.
• Performing Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) duties in accordance with NIST SP 800-137 (Continuous Monitoring) to include auditing for anomalous or malicious user activity.
• 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.
• Conducts a review of each system’s audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed.
• Perform Media management activities, handle and have familiarity with controlling, labeling, virus scanning solutions-software and appropriate transfer of data (uploading/downloading) between different classification domains via manual and automated processes.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret /SCI

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret SCI

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, 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!