Senior Cyber Security Engineer / ISSO

Parsons Corporation•Huntsville, AL

3d•$134,100 - $241,400

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 supports system authorization and security throughout the system lifecycle. It includes developing and maintaining security documentation and authorization packages, validating security requirements, overseeing audit findings and corrective actions, managing RMF artifacts in eMASS, conducting vulnerability and risk analyses, tracking POA&Ms and deliverables, and coordinating with other cyber teams and the customer. The role also contributes to program planning, interfaces with senior management and executive leadership, and leads and mentors Associate and Junior ISSOs.

Requirements

Active Secret security clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline specifically related to the area of specialty.
10 or more years of related professional experience.
Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop actionable recommendations and effective solutions.
Knowledge of performing 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 to mitigate risks and support system certification and accreditation. This includes process, analysis, coordination, security certification test, security documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research inspections, and periodic audits.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree may be preferred at this level.
Master's degree in STEM and 12 or more years 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 when 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 the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
Coordinate with other cyber teams to review RMF Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), ensure timely artifact delivery, and provide feedback on artifact sufficiency and quality.
Perform vulnerability and risk analyses of systems using 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 security controls are implemented and operating as intended throughout all phases of the lifecycle.
Track deliverables, including artifacts, schedules, and metrics.
Contribute to and potentially lead planning and implementation of large programs in the function, regularly interfacing with senior management and executive leadership.
Lead, mentor, and provide guidance and instructional aid to Associate and Junior ISSOs.
Assist with overall functional strategic planning.