Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

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Job Description

Parsons is the premier national security and critical infrastructure solutions provider. We have unparalleled tactical-to-strategic level experience in securing the platform and operational technology of National Security Systems – a mission at the heart of our intersecting work across defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure.

• We deliver value through scalable, fast, disruptive solutions to our customers’ most complex national security and critical infrastructure challenges.
• We provide deep domain expertise to develop solutions both for now and for the future.
• We apply our exceptional technology capabilities to stay ahead of the competition and our customers’ needs.
• We layer and integrate solutions to provide unmatched innovation.
  
  
  

Our Cyber & National Operations team is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support our expanding portfolio of work in the Intelligence Community (IC). As a collaborative member of a small and mostly autonomous team, this position directly supports secure enclave development networks.

What You'll Be Doing

• Advise management on risk levels and security posture.
• Advise appropriate leadership and the Authorizing Official of changes affecting the organization's cybersecurity posture.
• Collect and maintain data needed to meet system cybersecurity reporting.
• Ensure that security improvement actions are evaluated, validated, and implemented as required.
• Ensure that cybersecurity inspections, tests, and reviews are coordinated for the network environment.
• Ensure that cybersecurity requirements are integrated into the continuity planning for each system and/or organization.
• Identify alternative information security strategies to address organizational security objectives.
• Identify information technology (IT) security program implications of new technologies or technology upgrades.
• Interpret patterns of noncompliance to determine their impact on levels of risk and/or overall effectiveness of the cybersecurity program.
• Manage the monitoring of information security data sources to maintain organizational situational awareness.
• Participate in an information security risk assessment during the Security Assessment and Authorization process.
• Participate in the development or modification of the system/network environment cybersecurity program plans and requirements.
• Recognize a possible security violation and take appropriate action to report the incident, as required.
• Supervise or manage protective or corrective measures when a cybersecurity incident or vulnerability is discovered.
• Track audit findings and recommendations to ensure that appropriate mitigation actions are taken.
• Oversee policy standards and implementation strategies to ensure procedures and guidelines comply with cybersecurity policies.
• Identify security requirements specific to an information technology (IT) system in all phases of the system life cycle.
• Ensure that plans of actions and milestones or remediation plans are in place for vulnerabilities identified during risk assessments, audits, inspections, etc.
• Support necessary compliance activities, e.g. ensure that system security configuration guidelines are followed, compliance with secure the enterprise (STE) and secure the network (STN) requirements.
  
  
  

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 2 years’ experience, OR High school diploma and 4 years’ experience
• Active Security certification
• Familiarity with LatteArt, Biscotti, XACTA, and Nessus
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
  
  
  

Preferred

• Experienced with RMF, Facilities Security, and Security Boundary Accreditations
• Experience with Windows, Linux, VMware, Cisco IOS, and PAN-OS
• Ability to demonstrate cyber/IT related experience with attention to detail, customer service, oral and written communication, and problem solving.
  
  
  

Minimum Clearance Required To Start

Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

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

$144,800.00 - $260,600.00

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!

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.

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