Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

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Job Description:

Parsons has emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. We hire the best; we make them a priority and we never lose focus on the mission. It’s why we’re here. We have built this cultural legacy by working closely with analysts and operators to understand their needs and deliver meaningful value through innovative, cost effective and intuitive software solutions.

Our Space Operations Program Directorate is passionate about making America the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our nation’s security for future generations depends on it. Parsons creates game changing space solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists. Do you want to be part of a team that is helping the government solve major national security challenges in the space domain? We need your help.

Our team is looking for an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) with a background in both on premises and cloud-based solutions who can work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. In this position, you will be a member of a talented Agile engineering team supporting the development of critical mission applications for the space community as a member of Parsons’ Space Operations directorate.  In this role you will get to focus on the cybersecurity aspects of system design to deal with cyber-related disruptions, minimizing misuse and malicious behavior, while providing “day-to-day” support across multiple classification levels.

This position is located in Colorado Springs and requires working in the office.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, or an engineering field with at least 15 years technical experience. Additional relevant experience may be accepted in place of a degree
• Performs oversight of the development, implementation, and evaluation of information system security program policy advises program managers on security testing methodologies and processes, evaluate certification documentation and provide written recommendations for accreditations, periodically review system security to accommodate changes to policy or technology
• The ISSM will act as the primary security advisor to the Program Manager (PM), Authorization Official (AO), and Information System Owner (ISO).
• Utilize Risk Management Framework (RMF) to achieve and maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO), Interim Authorization To Test (IATT), and Authority to Connect (ATC) for all existing and new Information Systems (IS) that require accreditation to include on premise and cloud platforms
• Strong experience with DoD and United States Space Force (USSF) Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes/procedures
• Hands-on experience enforcing information protection policies for all environments
• Experience with task management, metrics collection, and status reporting to management
• Strong ability to produce and maintain varied technical documentation
• Experience with sanitization and destruction procedures, contaminations, incident response, virus scanning, privileged user access, and hardware/software configuration management

• Have expert knowledge and hands on experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Host Based Security System (HBSS) / Trellix
• Knowledge and experience with both VMware virtualized environments as well as cloud-based environments (AWS / Azure)
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II+ certification (Security+, CISSP, etc.) or ability to rapidly obtain

• Must have the ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be a US Citizen due to government contract
• Top Secret (TS) security clearance with eligibility for Secret Compartmented Information (SCI)
• 100% onsite is required in Colorado Springs, CO

Desired Skills:

• Experience with DevOps / DevSecOps operations and requirements
• Knowledge of cyber tools such as Security Informati