ABAD Cyber Security Engineer Associate**This position is located at Ramstein AFB, Germany (International Assignment) **NO REMOTE WORK**
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented ABAD Cyber Security Engineer Associate to join our team! In this role you will review Air Base Air Defense (ABAD) concept of operation, level of effectiveness, architecture, and design and provide oversight of documentation work. **This position is located at Ramstein AFB, Germany (International Assignment) **NO REMOTE WORK**
What You'll Be Doing:
- Oversee the analysis of security alerts using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems and tools.
- Develop system policies and procedures that enforce the protection and management of system software and hardware.
- Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identifies where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
- Establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support for obtaining certification and accreditation of systems.
- Assist in the implementation of required government policy (e.g.,, NISPOM, DCID 6/3) and make recommendations on process tailoring.
- Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and recommend additional security requirements and safeguard where required.
- Support the formal Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports.
- Periodically conduct a review of each system’s audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree 2+ years relevant experience or 11+ years of Military or specialized experience in lieu of a degree
- Experience with threat detection and prevention, endpoint monitoring, data protection, vulnerability management and access control.
- Possess knowledge of network design and maintenance, fault isolation, performance monitoring, configuration management standards, principles, and techniques.
- Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- IAT-Level II Cyber Certification
- Secret Clearance is required with ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance
- **This position is located at Ramstein AFB, Germany (International Assignment) **NO REMOTE WORK**
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Experience with data collection, threat monitoring, incident response, compliance and reporting, security policy enforcement and automation.
- Experience with endpoint hardening and SIEM integration for centralized threat detection, analysis and incident response.
- Experience with a wide spectrum of Air Force C2 systems
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.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: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00We 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, 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!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or 11+ years of military or specialized experience in lieu of a degree
- Experience with threat detection and prevention, endpoint monitoring, data protection, vulnerability management, and access control
- Knowledge of network design and maintenance, fault isolation, performance monitoring, configuration management standards, principles, and techniques
- Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- IAT-Level II Cyber Certification
- Active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
- Experience with data collection, threat monitoring, incident response, compliance and reporting, security policy enforcement, and automation
- Experience with endpoint hardening and SIEM integration for centralized threat detection, analysis, and incident response
- Experience with a wide spectrum of Air Force C2 systems
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
