Overview
On Site
USD 62,300.00 - 109,000.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Value Engineering
Information Security
Security Controls
Database
Disaster Recovery
Security QA
Evaluation
NIST SP 800 Series
Continuous Monitoring
Auditing
Continuous Integration
Security+
Customer Engagement
Research
Information System Security
Uploading
Information Systems
Military
Integrated Circuit
IC
Internal Communications
DoD
Information Technology
Information Management
Information Assurance
Impact Analysis
Information Architecture
Communication
Computer Networking
Network Security
Network
Access Control
ACL
Cyber Security
Management
Storage
Security Clearance
Art
Life Insurance
AIM
Quest
Recruiting
Fraud
Reporting
Job Details
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with exceptional people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for.
Job Description:
Parsons is looking for a talented Junior ISSO / Level 1 Information Systems Security Officer to join our growing team!
In this mission critical effort you will develop, maintain, and implement information security standards, procedures, and guidelines for applications and databases. You will ensure that systems and organizational databases are protected from unauthorized access and use, and monitor systems, identify threats, and handle disaster recovery operations. In addition, you will utilize detailed knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational or procedural security measures commonly used to implement NIST SP 800-53 security controls.
What You'll Be Doing:
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
What Desired Skills You Might Bring:
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our 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: $62,300.00 - $109,000.00
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!
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
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!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with exceptional people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for.
Job Description:
Parsons is looking for a talented Junior ISSO / Level 1 Information Systems Security Officer to join our growing team!
In this mission critical effort you will develop, maintain, and implement information security standards, procedures, and guidelines for applications and databases. You will ensure that systems and organizational databases are protected from unauthorized access and use, and monitor systems, identify threats, and handle disaster recovery operations. In addition, you will utilize detailed knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational or procedural security measures commonly used to implement NIST SP 800-53 security controls.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Ensure that systems and organizational databases are protected from unauthorized access and use.
- Monitor systems, identify threats, and handle disaster recovery operations.
- Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and recommends additional security requirements and safeguards where required.
- Support the formal Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports.
- Periodically conduct a review of each system's audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed.
- Performing Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) duties in accordance with NIST SP 800-137 (Continuous Monitoring) to include auditing for anomalous or malicious user activity
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI-Polygraph.
- IAT-II Certification in accordance with DoD 8140 guidance such as Security+ | CE certification, or must be willing to obtain / maintain within 6 months of hire.
- Associate's Degree with 1+ year(s) of relevant experience OR HS/GED with 3 years of experience.
What Desired Skills You Might Bring:
- Familiarity with conducting research and analysis.
- Familiarity with network and information system security principles and best practices.
- Familiarity with controlling, labeling, virus scanning, and appropriately transferring data (uploading/downloading) between information systems at varying classification levels.
- Ability to work with the military, civilians, and other contractors at all levels.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
- Familiarity with applicable IC and DoD policies, procedures and operating instructions related to Information Technology, Information Assurance, Information Management (IT/IA/IM).
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
- Knowledge of host/network access control mechanisms (e.g., access control list).
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles used to manage risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data.
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our 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: $62,300.00 - $109,000.00
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!
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
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!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to
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