Cloud Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) NEW

$126,600 - $227,900/Yr

Parsons - Chantilly, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Chantilly, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Parsons is seeking a Cloud Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support advanced customer mission systems throughout the full systems lifecycle. This role involves defining system security requirements, providing cybersecurity guidance, developing security designs, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure the delivery of secure systems.

Responsibilities

• Define system security requirements in coordination with security stakeholders.
• Provide independent cybersecurity advice and guidance to government stakeholders.
• Develop or review system security designs and architectures.
• Support testing of systems during development and reaccreditation.
• Review results from system security scans and advise on remediation methods.
• Support engineering analysis of alternatives, tradeoffs, and risk treatment decisions.
• Develop and/or review cybersecurity documentation in support of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
• Coordinate RMF processing with program and developer staffs.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to deliver trustworthy and secure systems.

Requirements

• TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph.
• 5 years minimum of system and/or security engineering work for U.S. Government customers under the Risk Management Framework (NIST 800-53) or ICD 503.
• (ISC)2 Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) OR Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification OR ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
• Experience in reviewing and developing RMF Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation.
• Experience implementing NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5 security requirements.

Nice-to-haves

• Cybersecurity work performed in support of mission-essential space/ground system acquisitions.
• Ability to explain complex cybersecurity issues to a diverse audience.
• Experience with the cybersecurity of SIGINT solutions.
• Experience with technologies such as Nessus, WebInspect, Splunk, Open SCAP, Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory, RedHat Linux, Hyper-V, VMware, RTOS, VDI, Citrix.
• Experience securing cloud-hosted assets in AWS/Azure.
• Network engineering/design of LANs, WANs, MANs, including routing protocols.
• Experience presenting to Senior leadership.
• Experience guiding systems through the NIST-800-37 RMF approval process.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $126,600.00 - $227,900.00.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace.