Information Systems Security Engineer, Senior

Parsons Corporation•Columbia, MD

About The Position

Are you ready to make a real impact in national defense cyberspace operations? We’re seeking a skilled cybersecurity professional to join our dynamic team supporting USCYBERCOM’s internal command IT systems, integral components of the broader Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture (JCWA). If you're passionate about cyber defense, thrive in high-stakes environments, and want to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the field—this is your opportunity to step into a pivotal role. Imagine Next with Parsons... What You'll Be Doing: In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of securing mission-critical systems, helping to fortify the cyber infrastructure that underpins joint operations across the Department of Defense. Maintain the operational security posture of DoD information systems, ensuring compliance with RMF and related DoD, CNSSI, and NIST directives. Lead all phases of the Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process in alignment with DoDI 8510.01 and DoDI 8500.01. Serve as the principal advisor to the Information System Owner (ISO) regarding cybersecurity best practices and regulatory obligations. Review and validate System Security Plans (SSPs), security controls, and supporting artifacts for completeness and accuracy. Recommend and implement technical and procedural safeguards, tailored to mission objectives and emerging threats. Conduct system assessments and continuous monitoring activities to maintain the CIA Triad—Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. Collaborate with ISSMs and DAOs to ensure risk-based decisions support operational readiness and compliance.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI w/ Poly required for consideration
Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of experience or Master's degree and 10+ years of experience; degree should be in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical/business discipline. Experience to include 6+ of direct experience in cybersecurity or information assurance within DoD or Federal IT environments. Alternatively; Master's Degree in related discipline and 10+ years of experience.
Certifications: active DoD 8570 IAM Level III certification, such as: CISSP or CISM.
Proven understanding and application of RMF processes, including security control assessment, continuous monitoring, and system authorization.
Used strategies and technologies to safeguard sensitive information from unauthorized access, corruption, loss, or misuse. It ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data throughout its lifecycle, whether it's stored, transmitted, or processed.
Lead the design and implementation of advanced security architectures and technologies to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, compromise, loss, or misuse.
Championed enterprise-wide initiatives to uphold confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of information across its entire lifecycle - whether at rest, in transit, or during processing. Ensured alignment with regulatory frameworks and industry best practices through continuous risk assessment, threat modeling, and security control optimization.
Proficient in applying configuration management tools and practices to maintain system integrity, enforce secure baselines, and ensure alignment with federal cybersecurity requirements across all phases of the system lifecycle.
Proven capability to identify, investigate, and escalate cybersecurity incidents, ensuring timely containment, resolution, and compliance with reporting protocols. Skilled in applying structured response methodologies to minimize impact and strengthen organizational resilience.
Demonstrated expertise in leading the identification, analysis, and escalation of complex cybersecurity incidents, ensuring rapid containment, effective remediation, and adherence to regulatory reporting requirements to reduce operational impact, coordinate cross-functional response efforts, and enhance organizational cyber resilience through post-incident forensics and continuous improvement initiative's.
Skilled in implementing and managing security technologies, including monitoring tools, endpoint protection, IAM systems, vulnerability scanners, and threat intelligence platforms to enhance cybersecurity resilience.
Extensive knowledge and practical application of NIST SP 800-37, 800-53, and CNSSI 1253 for system authorization.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with stakeholders at all levels.
Demonstrated leadership and decision-making capabilities in high-visibility, security-critical environments.
Proficiency with tools such as eMASS, Xacta, ACAS, SCAP, and Nessus.
Security Clearance Requirement: An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.

Responsibilities

Maintain the operational security posture of DoD information systems, ensuring compliance with RMF and related DoD, CNSSI, and NIST directives.
Lead all phases of the Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process in alignment with DoDI 8510.01 and DoDI 8500.01.
Serve as the principal advisor to the Information System Owner (ISO) regarding cybersecurity best practices and regulatory obligations.
Review and validate System Security Plans (SSPs), security controls, and supporting artifacts for completeness and accuracy.
Recommend and implement technical and procedural safeguards, tailored to mission objectives and emerging threats.
Conduct system assessments and continuous monitoring activities to maintain the CIA Triad—Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.
Collaborate with ISSMs and DAOs to ensure risk-based decisions support operational readiness and compliance.