Cybersecurity Engineer

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of our customer's cybersecurity strategy as they navigate the complex cyber terrain and keep sensitive information out of the hands of bad actors.

Occasional travel for planning events and to provide on-site support in MD/VA is expected.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Validating and verifying system security requirements

• Developing and reviewing system security designs

• Participating in system planning, development, and deployment activities to ensure adherence to security standards and requirements

• Recommending system-level solutions to resolve security requirements

• Supporting the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures, acting as an advisor to the Government ISSM on ATO extensions, body of evidence reviews

• Developing cybersecurity documentation in support of customer Risk Management Framework (RMF) process; in accordance with NIST SP 800-37 Rev 2, NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4/5

• Identifying, quantifying, and evaluating the costs/benefits of security functions and considerations to inform analysis of alternatives, engineering trade-offs, and risk treatment decisions

• Demonstrating advanced subject matter expertise in DOD cybersecurity processes

• Contributing to and potentially leading the planning and implementation of large programs in the function, regularly interfacing with senior management and executive leadership

• Contribute to overall functional strategic planning

• Performing other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• B.A./B.S. in Information Security System Engineering, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related discipline (Educational requirements may be adjusted for applicable work experience.)

• 1-3 years’ experience as ISSE or relatable responsibilities (Work experience may be adjusted for highly specialized knowledge or uniquely applicable experience.)

• Advanced knowledge of the DOD Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, NIST 800-53 Rev 4/5, along with supporting tools (eMASS)

• Ability to deploy, manage, scan, and mitigate vulnerability findings, including ACAS deployments

• Can perform cybersecurity program tasks, to include mitigation planning and compliance …