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Systems Engineer, Senior

Parsons Corporation•Annapolis Junction, MD
•$148,300 - $266,900

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support its Federal Solutions team. The role performs cybersecurity assessments of large-scale Department of Defense systems using an Offensive Cyber Operations mindset to conduct Defensive Cyber Operations activities. It includes long-term, in-depth vulnerability assessments based on systems engineering principles and available technical documentation; independent verification and validation of security requirements and capabilities; and applying resiliency and security engineering concepts to acquisition documents. The engineer also evaluates contractor proposals for systems resiliency, security, and cybersecurity considerations. As a lead senior engineer, the person will help build systems engineering team depth, meet technical performance expectations, and develop customer relationships to obtain information and documentation that support the mission.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline related to the area of specialty; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • 15 or more years of related professional experience.
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting Zero Trust architecture, implementation, or engineering initiatives.

Nice To Haves

  • At least 15 years of Systems Engineering experience, with education substitutions described in the posting: a high school diploma plus 15 years of Systems Engineering experience; a relevant STEM bachelor's degree plus 11 years; or a relevant STEM master's degree plus 9 years.
  • At least 6 years serving as a Lead Systems Engineer, with demonstrated success leading, managing, and collaborating across multidisciplinary organizations, teams, and stakeholders.
  • Cybersecurity certification such as Sec+, CISSP, or CEH.
  • Familiarity with NIST SP 800-160.
  • Familiarity with INCOSE-defined life cycle systems engineering processes.
  • Experience with or knowledge of large-scale DoD systems.

Responsibilities

  • Perform cybersecurity assessments of large-scale DoD systems, using an OCO mindset for DCO activities.
  • Conduct long-term, in-depth vulnerability assessments using systems engineering principles and available architecture, build, design, and systems documentation.
  • Perform independent verification and validation of security requirements and capabilities.
  • Incorporate systems resiliency and security engineering concepts into acquisition documents, such as Performance Work Statements.
  • Technically evaluate contractor proposals for systems resiliency, security, and cybersecurity considerations.
  • Contribute to building a strong systems engineering team and meeting technical performance expectations within the mission space.
  • Develop customer relationships to gain insights, information, and documentation that improve mission execution.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k)
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Holidays

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