Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Parsons-posted 2 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • Colorado Springs, CO
5,001-10,000 employees
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Parsons has emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. We hire the best; we make them a priority, and we never lose focus on the mission. It’s why we’re here. We have built this cultural legacy by working closely with analysts and operators to understand their needs and deliver meaningful value through innovative, cost effective and intuitive software solutions. Our Space Operations Program Directorate is passionate about making America the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our nation’s security for future generations depends on it. Parsons creates game changing space solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists. Do you want to be part of a team that is helping the government solve major national security challenges in the space domain? We need your help. Our team is looking for a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) . In this role you will get to focus on the cybersecurity aspects of system design to deal with cyber-related disruptions, minimizing misuse and malicious behavior, while supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

  • Utilize Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) /Risk Management Framework (RMF) to achieve and maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO), Interim Authorization to Test (IATT), and Authority to Connect (ATC) for all existing and new Information Systems (IS) that require accreditation to include on premise and cloud platforms
  • Implement security policies and procedures including System Security Plans (SSP), Security Controls Traceability Matrices (SCTM), Risk Assessment Reports (RAR), Continuous Monitoring Plans (ConMon), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), and Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M)
  • Coordinate and perform security audits and system updates to identify nonstandard events and maintain system and information integrity
  • Play an active role in conducting continuous monitoring activities on Accredited Information Systems (AIS) environment of operation to include developing and updating the system artifacts as well as managing and controlling changes to the system
  • Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries
  • Experience in reviewing and implementing secure configuration management techniques
  • Report Cyber incidents or vulnerabilities to the ISSM and/or government chain of command
  • Monitor and analyze network traffic for potential threats
  • Assisting in incident response and remediation efforts
  • Ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards
  • Support the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures
  • Design, Configuration, and maintenance of security tools (SIEM, ACAS, PAM, Endpoint agents)
  • Able to develop current and future security plans, as to lower the threat landscape of the environment
  • Broad knowledge of Information Technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption); computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies; network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth)
  • Strong ability to produce and maintain varied technical documentation, policy, and procedures such as: Ports Protocols and Services Management (PPSM) worksheets, system and network diagrams / descriptions, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Have expert knowledge of and hands on experience to configure and manage security tools and systems e.g., Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Host Based Security System (HBSS) / Trellix / Splunk
  • Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk)
  • Practical experience in guiding systems through NIST SP 800-37 RMF steps, from Prepare to Monitor, using CNSSI 1253 to ascertain appropriate Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability levels, and the NIST SP 800-53 controls associated with each level
  • Experience with Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) and Xacta
  • Must have a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Cybersecurity or other relevant Engineering field from an accredited university with minimum 8 years of experience
  • Top Secret (TS) security clearance with eligibility for Secret Compartmented Information (SCI)
  • Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence Polygraph to achieve SAP Security Clearance within 6 months of hire
  • Possess a DoD 8140.03/8570.01 Information Assurance Manager II certification or able to obtain within 6 months of hire: CompTIA Security+, Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate, GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner)
  • Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel, and industry partners
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
  • 100% onsite is required in Colorado Springs, CO
  • Experience with DEVOPS / DEVSECOPS operations and requirements
  • Knowledge of cyber tools such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, vulnerability detection, scripting languages and/or programming language
  • Knowledge of Cloud Computing such as Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure platforms
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • paid time off
  • 401(k)
  • life insurance
  • flexible work schedules
  • holidays
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