Cybersecurity Engineer, Principal - Top Secret

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team of Cyber & Intelligence professionals supporting our DCSA partners. In this role, you'll assist by working closely with the software development teams to develop secure baseline configurations for their integrated DevSecOps environment, test and verify systems remain compliant with current NIST standards, and ensure the project is protected against the ever-evolving threat landscape.

This role supports remote work, with occasional onsite attendance required for customer-facing meetings in Columbia, MD.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Work closely with system designers, operators, as well as industry to design security into products, develop new standards, and highlight requirement gaps
• Design and conduct risk assessments to ensure capabilities are integrated properly without threat to the systems' security posture Generate cybersecurity functional requirements during design reviews and support the agile development of systems and capabilities
• Develop and execute, security-centric test and evaluation procedures and document results
• Troubleshoot and investigate system configurations, patches, security scan findings
• Identify and update security and virus scan definitions to determine integration strategies and baseline impacts
• Review Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) findings and ensure all systems and capabilities remain compliant
• Provide support to the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Risk Management Framework (RMF) with processes established in DOD Instruction 8510.01 on all client managed systems, to ensure the valid and accurate review of all associated documentation
• Develop and review certification and accreditation documents
• Develop and review RMF artifacts (e.g., System Security Plan (SSP); Ports, Protocols and Services (PPS); and Accreditation Boundary diagrams)

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Master's degree in Cyber Security, Information Security Engineering, mathematics, or a related field (Educational requirements may be adjusted for applicable work experience.)
• Current DoD 8570 IAT II certification
• Knowledge of implementation and security levels and roles necessary for successful cloud deployment
• Must have recent RMF and ATO experience
• Must have extensive experience in Cyber Security Tools, network topologies, intrusion detection, PKI, and secured networks
• Minimum of 6+ years experience in designing and implementing systems that meet agency Cyber Security policy and regulations. (Work experience may be adjusted for highly specialized knowledge or uniquely applicable experience.)
• Knowledge of Risk Management processes and methodologies
• Experience developing RMF documentation and artifacts (e.g., PPS, design diagrams, SOPs, POA&Ms, etc.)
• Experience in network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth)
• Good verbal and written communication skills

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Current DoD 8570.01 IAT III certification
• Experience with AWS and cloud architecture design
• Experience with security tools and devices, including network firewalls, web proxy, intrusion prevention systems, vulnerability scanners, or penetration tools, or object-oriented programming languages, including Java or Python

Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret 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: $128,700.00 - $231,700.00

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.

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