Information System Security Officer

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Job Description:

Parsons is hiring an Information System Security Officer to join our team of cyber protectors! We provide information system security support to our Intelligence Community (IC) customer. ISSOs at Parsons are responsible for providing day-to-day system security operations for an information system. In addition, you'll maintain effective communications with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM), Information System Owner, Authorizing Official (AO) or Delegated Authorizing Official (DAO), Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), and the Security Control Assessor (SCA).

The right candidate will have a working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures. In addition to your technical acumen, being able to demonstrate self-motivation, initiative, sound judgement, and effective interpersonal skills will ensure success in this role and growing your career!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Security oversight for RMF controls and physical space security

• Strong knowledge or RMF controls.

• Review technical configurations and make recommendations on the protection of classified and sensitive data

• Forensics chain of custody and evidentiary preservation

• Guide complex information systems through assessment and authorization (A&A) control gates

• Establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships with government and contractor program managers, security professionals, and mission partners

• Managing implementations of technology in support of STIGs, CONOPS, POA&M to maintain security/regulatory and corporate policies/compliance requirements

• Ability to run and read Security Scans and act on issues found.

• Perform proactive assessments ad testing/validation of controls against self-auditing

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active TS/SCI w/polygraph required

• Security + Certification

• Minimum 9 years of security related experience as an ISSO or similar

• Demonstrated ability to work independently

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• CASP, CISSP or other security certifications

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph

This position is part of our Corporate team.

We’re driving the future of the national security and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Salary Range: 

$140,700.00 - $253,300.00

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, 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!