Senior Cyber Security Engineer / ISSO

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented, motivated, and customer-oriented Senior Cyber Security Engineer / Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team!

In this role you will be part of Parsons’ Federal Solutions team providing Systems Engineering Technical Assistance to the Ground-based Midcourse Dense (GMD) Product Office under the Teams-Next Missile Defense Systems Engineering (TN-MDSE) contract managed by the Missile Defense Agency.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Serve as a member of the cybersecurity team, developing system Security Plans (SSPs), Interim Authority to Test (IATT), Authority to Connect (ATC) and, Authority to Operate (ATO) packages.
• Perform analysis to validate established security requirements and recommends additional security requirements and safeguards where required.
• Periodically conduct reviews of each system’s audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed.
• Ensure that system security artifacts are developed, reviewed, and updated as needed.
• Confirm that all RMF requirements are properly addressed and required artifacts are loaded and managed within Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
• Interface with other cyber teams to review RMF Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) and ensure timely delivery of CDRL artifacts, while providing feedback to ensure the sufficiency and quality of cyber artifacts.
• Perform vulnerability/risk analyses of systems using expertise in relevant information systems security.
• Track and monitor Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Conduct reviews of cybersecurity artifacts and technical briefings and work with customer to resolve any findings.
• Ensure that identified security controls are implemented and operating as intended through all phases of the lifecycle.
• Track deliverables (i.e., artifacts, schedules, and metrics).
• Contribute to and may lead the planning and implementation of large programs in the function and regularly interfaces with senior management and executive leadership.
• Lead, mentor, and provide guidance and instructional aide to Associate and Junior ISSOs.
• Assist in overall functional strategic planning.

…