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At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

 

Job Description:

Parsons provides complex, solution-oriented services for the defense, intelligence, security, and smart cities markets. Our purpose is to Deliver a Better World. We do this with digitally enabled defense, security and infrastructure solutions. These solutions respond to opportunities created by disruptive technology, expanding global population, urbanization, aging infrastructure and security challenges.

The Opportunity: 
Does the idea of defending computers and the information they contain excite you? Are you passionate about new technology and cyber security?  If you’re a proactive IT professional that enjoys the hunt for indicators of compromise and analyzing software for possible infections, then this role may be the perfect for you. 

Parsons Defense and Space Engineering Solutions (DSES) is looking for a junior Information Security Systems Engineer to 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, vulnerability scanning, vulnerability assessment, and mitigation as part of a larger cyber security team.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review system scans and other artifacts for vulnerabilities or non-compliance
• Review Software Assurance Scans for vulnerabilities
• Provide input on recommendation to mitigate vulnerabilities
• Provide 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) 
• Assist with IA Training, Awareness and Incident Response 
• 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 
• Assist in POAM efforts with program personnel 
• 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 related items 
• Participates in the triage of events and incidents
• Escalates cyber security events according to Incident Response Plan
• Assists with containment of threats and remediation of environment during or after an incident
• Stay current on IT security trends and news
• Follow change management process and security policies
• Review and understand security policies and guidelines to create security work instructions for various security policies
• Other duties as assigned

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• A bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, or another closely-related IT discipline.
• 1+ years professional technical experience in the information security field utilizing a mix of security technology such as: Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), Firewalls & Log Analysis. SIEM, Network Behavior Analysis tools, Antivirus, and Network Packet Analyzers
• Comfortable searching through and filtering large amounts of log data to find actionable information. They are key assets during SOC investigation activities.
• Knowledge of the TCP and IP protocol suite, security architecture, DNS and remote access security techniques and products.

CERTIFICATIONS:

Having a Security+ certification is desired but not required

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Good interpersonal, organizational, writing, communications and briefing skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus, EDR, and IDPS concepts
• Understanding of, and able to reference NIST framework, CSC framework, CSF framework
• Experience with Unix/Linux and Windows operating systems in an Active Directory environment

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our 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: $29.95 - $52.40

We 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, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 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, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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!

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