Cyber Security / Systems Administrator

Description

Parsons is looking for a sharp Information Security Systems Engineer Systems and Administrator to join our growing Defense and Space Engineering Solutions team!

Link for additional program details :

In this fully onsite role you will assist with cyber and information security tasking as directed by the ISSO. Program tasking will be in support of system security engineering matters, RMF requirements, system design guidance, and sustainment of secure systems infrastructure toolsets and applications

What You'll Be Doing :

Serve as a POC / Liason between contract personnel and the ISSOs across multiple enclaves

Provide guidance and assistance to system engineers in support of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process to ensure systems successfully achieve an Authority to Operate (ATO)

Ensure that security related efforts / tasks are understood

Assisted with IA Training, Awareness and Incident Response

Provide primary systems administration on security toolsets and applications on both Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux based systems

Conducted scap scans, stig checks and analyzes results

Utilized Symantec and Logrhythm

Track patches, new security risks, and vendor errata updates for applicability to the sites

Work with PO and Scrum Master to ensure help create and execute required tickets for security related task execution

Create / Drive PTI / PTT packages

Lead POAM efforts with ISSOs

Coordinate / drive POAM efforts with TLOSS personnel

Lead RMF / ATO efforts

Ensure security baselines are kept in sync to include patching and scanning efforts

Support information system Self Inspection, Auditing, and Continuous Monitoring

Provide support as needed to other HW / SW teams on security requirements

What Required Skills You'll Bring :

Active DoD Top Secret security clearance , with the ability and willingness to obtain SCI access.

5+ years of relevant experience

Completed Bachelors degree in a technical field such as Cyber Security, Systems Engineering, IT, etc.

Security+ Certification Required

Familiarity with NISPOM and Risk Management Framework

Ability to identify system design and operational vulnerabilities, and make recommendations to address security deficient areas

What Desired Skills You Might Bring :

Active TS / SCI Security Clearance

Demonstrated knowledge of infrastructure automation and provisioning (e.g. Chef, Puppet, Ansible, etc.)

Demonstrated knowledge of containerized virtualization deployment and orchestration (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)

Demonstrated experience with agile software / system development

Demonstrated experience delivering operational mission systems

Experience with security trade studies and use case development

Experience deriving security controls / requirements to provide technical criteria to system developers for successful implementation within the software / system development lifecycle

Hands-on experience with and ability to direct system administrators to securely configure systems assets per customer security standards, community best practices and / or benchmarks

Draft Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) plans with the ability to trace security controls to security test cases and to demonstrate functional security compliance

Experience leading and conducting security testing activities using automated vulnerability assessment tools (i.e. Nessus, OpenVAS, SCC, etc.

and ST&E plan to verify security requirement compliance

Experience drafting and updating security artifacts such as : CTP / ST&E, SSP, Security CONOP, security architecture views, user guides, POA&M, PPS, PTI / PTT, SCTM, ISA, RAR / RMM etc.

Experience securing virtualization technologies to include virtual software, machines and appliances

Demonstrated leadership and project execution skills with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Excellent written and oral communication skills, to include leading security presentations and briefings to executive, management, and / or program personnel

Minimum Clearance Required to Start :

Top SecretThis position is part of our Federal Solutions team.Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe.

Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental.

We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace.

Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range :

$96,400.00 - $168,700.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest APPLY TODAY!