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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a talented Senior System Security Engineer to join our growing team!

What You’ll Be Doing:

Providing cyber engineering expertise to determine security requirements by evaluating best practices, researching security standards/tools, conducting system security and vulnerability analyses, and performing risk assessments to identify integration issues.Developing and directing secure architecture techniques; answering technical and procedural questions from team members; recommending improved processes; mentoring junior team members.Influencing system requirements and design processes to incorporate the identification of cyber requirements early in these processes.Suggesting architecture solutions to systems that support both the functional requirements and the cybersecurity requirements.Identifying poor cyber designs in systems and offering alternative designs.Building and maintaining cybersecurity system components (installing/patching, configuring, implementing, operating, and sustaining) control-based solutions in product team environments.Developing and maintaining procedures to validate product function and performance after applying security-related patches and updates.Preparing, maintaining, and updating system security plans.Assisting in creating the initial security control baseline, identifying common and hybrid controls, applying overlays, and tailoring them.Performing configuration scanning to validate system configurations.Preparing, maintaining, and updating security control policies and procedures, and assisting in the creation of select policies and procedures as required.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

Active Secret ClearanceBachelor’s degree in Software, Computer, Systems, Electrical, Information Technology Engineering, or a related technical field8+ years of related experienceCompTIA Sec+Experience with Program Protection Implementation, including leading the implementation of Program Protection, supporting Supply Chain Risk Management efforts, critical system function protections, and Software Assurance processes

What Desired Skills You Might Bring:

Cybersecurity certifications such as CompTIA CASP+, CISSP, OSCP, CISM, CEH, GSEC

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Secret

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our 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: 

$104,200.00 - $182,400.00

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.

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!