Senior Information Systems Security Engineer

Parsons is looking for a sharp Information Security Systems Engineer (ISSE) to join our growing team!

In this fully onsite role you will assist with cyber and information security tasking as directed by the Lead ISSO.  Program tasking will be in support of system security engineering matters, RMF requirements, system design guidance, and sustainment of secure systems infrastructure toolsets and applications 

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What You'll Be Doing: 

• Serve as a POC/Liason between contract personnel and the ISSOs across multiple enclaves 

• Provide guidance and assistance to system engineers in support of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process to ensure systems successfully achieve an Authority to Operate (ATO) 

• Ensure that security related efforts/tasks are understood 

• Assisted with IA Training, Awareness and Incident Response 

• Provide primary systems administration on security toolsets and applications on both Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux based systems 

• Conducted scap scans, stig checks and analyzes results 

• Utilized Symantec and Logrhythm 

• Track patches, new security risks, and vendor errata updates for applicability to the sites 

• Work with PO and Scrum Master to ensure help create and execute required tickets for security related task execution 

• Create/Drive PTI/PTT packages  

• Lead POAM efforts with ISSOs 

• Coordinate/drive POAM efforts with TLOSS personnel 

• Lead RMF/ATO efforts 

• Ensure security baselines are kept in sync to include patching and scanning efforts 

• Support information system Self Inspection, Auditing, and Continuous Monitoring 

• Provide support as needed to other HW/SW teams on security requirements 

What Required Skills You'll Bring: 

• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance, with the ability and willingness to obtain SCI access.

• 5+ years of relevant experience with additional education able to count towards years of experience

• Bachelors degree, but additional years of experience can count in lieu of a degree.

• Security+ Certification Required 

What Desired Skills You Might Bring: 

• Familiarity with NISPOM and Risk Management Framework 

• Ability to identify system design and operational vulnerabilities, and make recommendations to address security deficient areas 

• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance

• Demonstrated knowledge of infrastructure automation and provi