Senior Cyber Security Engineer / ISSO

Parsons•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a motivated, customer-oriented Senior Cyber Security Engineer / Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for its Federal Solutions team. The role provides Systems Engineering Technical Assistance to the Ground-based Midcourse Dense (GMD) Product Office under the Teams-Next Missile Defense Systems Engineering (TN-MDSE) contract managed by the Missile Defense Agency. The position is part of the cybersecurity team and focuses on Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, system security documentation, vulnerability and risk analysis, security controls, and authorization activities. The role contributes to and may lead planning and implementation for large programs, regularly interfaces with senior management and executive leadership, supports functional strategic planning, and provides guidance and mentorship to Associate and Junior ISSOs. An active Secret security clearance is required.

Requirements

Active Secret security clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical or scientific discipline specifically related to the area of specialty.
10+ years of related professional experience.
Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop actionable recommendations and effective solutions.
Knowledge of technical work using the Risk Management Framework (RMF), including analyzing and solving Information Assurance (IA)-related technical problems.
Ability to establish strict program control processes that mitigate risks and support system certification and accreditation, including process, analysis, coordination, security certification test, security documentation, investigation, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research, inspections, and periodic audit support.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Master's degree in STEM and 12+ years of experience working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD programs or projects.
MDA experience and knowledge of MDA processes.

Responsibilities

Develop system Security Plans (SSPs), Interim Authority to Test (IATT), Authority to Connect (ATC), and Authority to Operate (ATO) packages.
Analyze systems to validate established security requirements and recommend additional requirements and safeguards where needed.
Periodically review system audits and monitor corrective actions until they are closed.
Ensure system security artifacts are developed, reviewed, and updated as needed.
Confirm RMF requirements are addressed and required artifacts are loaded and managed in Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
Coordinate with other cyber teams to review RMF Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), ensure timely delivery of artifacts, and provide feedback on their sufficiency and quality.
Perform vulnerability and risk analyses of systems using relevant information systems security expertise.
Track and monitor Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
Review cybersecurity artifacts and technical briefings and work with the customer to resolve findings.
Ensure identified security controls are implemented and operate as intended throughout all phases of the lifecycle.
Track deliverables, including artifacts, schedules, and metrics.
Contribute to and potentially lead planning and implementation for large programs, while interfacing regularly with senior management and executive leadership.
Lead, mentor, and provide guidance and instructional assistance to Associate and Junior ISSOs.
Assist in overall functional strategic planning.