Full-Time

Senior Information Systems Security Engineer

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Parsons

Parsons

10,001+ employees

Provides solutions for security and infrastructure

Industrial & Manufacturing
AI & Machine Learning
Defense

Compensation Overview

$104.2k - $182.4kAnnually

Senior

Colorado Springs, CO, USA + 1 more

More locations: Boulder, CO, USA

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
Agile
Requirements
  • Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
  • BS degree in Cybersecurity/Computer Science/Engineering or other relevant field from an accredited university with minimum 5 years of experience.
  • MS degree in Cybersecurity/Computer Science/Engineering or other relevant field from an accredited university with minimum 3 years of experience.
  • Must have IAT Level III or IAM Level III certification. DoD 8570.01/8140.03 Certification: CISSP, CISA, CISM, CASP+.
  • Conducts vulnerability assessments of systems and application using Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS).
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of methods used to safeguard systems, devices, procedures, and information.
  • Develop Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) control validation procedures, execute ST&E, and document results.
  • Develop documentation, policies, and procedures; manage Ports, Protocols, and Services (PPSM); create system and network diagrams and descriptions; review past certification and accreditation documents; compile and generate RMF artifacts, including Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) results.
  • Possess hands-on experience with secure configuration management techniques, such as Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
Responsibilities
  • Collaborates with customers and interdisciplinary SAFe® Agile engineering teams to assess operational demands, break down requirements, and formulate cybersecurity functional requirements; supports agile development to enhance security posture, focusing on mission compliance within a SAFe® framework.
  • Coordinate with various agile teams to ensure that appropriate security requirements are met for both cloud and on-premises environments and validate security solutions.
  • Collaborate closely with Software Developers, System Designers, Operators, and industry partners to integrate security into products, develop new standards, and identify requirement gaps, aiming to achieve a strategically robust long-term system configuration.
  • Provide system security engineering in alignment with the processes, tasks, and activities outlined in DOD Instruction 8510.01, Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology (IT).
  • Review program requirements, deliverables, and activities to assess the adequacy of information security architecture, identify necessary risk reduction measures, and define operational monitoring and defensive capabilities.
  • Implement cybersecurity and DoD RMF activities to incorporate required security capabilities across both cloud and on-premises deployments.
  • Design and execute risk assessments to verify that security capabilities are implemented correctly and provide sufficient resilience against anticipated threats.
  • Strong ability to produce and maintain varied technical documentation.

Parsons provides solutions in national security, defense, and global infrastructure. The company offers a wide range of services, including infrastructure projects and advanced technology solutions, to both government and commercial clients. Their expertise includes systems and software engineering, quality assurance, compliance, and security. Parsons focuses on delivering valuable solutions that tackle complex challenges in security and infrastructure, generating revenue through contracts with government agencies and commercial entities. A key aspect of Parsons' approach is the use of artificial intelligence to improve operations and drive innovation, ensuring the integrity of critical systems and preparing data for AI applications to enhance efficiency and security.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$243.2M

Headquarters

Centreville, Virginia

Founded

1944

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Parsons secured a $23M contract with Caltrans for infrastructure services.
  • The company formed a joint venture for a $8B Antarctica contract opportunity.
  • Parsons is positioned to benefit from the growing smart city market.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in the defense sector may impact Parsons' market share.
  • Reliance on government contracts exposes Parsons to potential budget cuts.
  • Geopolitical tensions could disrupt supply chains for defense projects.

What makes Parsons unique

  • Parsons specializes in national security, defense, and global infrastructure solutions.
  • The company integrates AI to enhance operations and drive innovation across industries.
  • Parsons has a strong track record with government and commercial clients.

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