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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Information Operations Specialist to join our team! In this role you will get to perform integrated, multidisciplinary assessments that assess survivability of critical U.S. Air Force mission systems, infrastructures, and assets.
The Air Force Mission Assurance Assessment Team requires highly specialized technical, analytical, and investigative support services to develop and conduct comprehensive assessments of an Installation and/or Facility.
This challenging and exciting work will provide you with the opportunity to travel CONUS and OCONUS to the most important Air Force systems and critical infrastructure to ensure the survivability of any threat or attack. This is an exciting opportunity to experience travelling to destinations around the world and protecting mission critical infrastructure.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Performs technical communications vulnerability assessments of computer networks, Industrial Control Systems, radio, wireless, and other communication systems that directly support the Mission Assurance Programs or mission critical assets on DoD installations or other agencies’ facilities
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Possess 5+ years of Information Operations and Cyberspace Operations (CS) experience as defined and described in Joint Publication 3- 13 Information Operations and 3-12 Cyberspace Operations, DoDI 8500.1and DoD 8570.01.
- Possess working knowledge of DoD’s IT system and network certification and accreditation processes to include system security authorization agreements.
- Possess the professional information technology and security certifications prescribed in DoD 8570.01-M, DoDI 8570.1M
- Demonstrate the ability to progress through established professional technical and IA certification tiers within an established time period per the Parsons Information Operations Standard Operating Procedure. Tier levels include Minimum, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, Elite.
- Possess working knowledge of Department of Defense's Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert processes.
- Understand how to conduct 1) Pre-Assessment Phase activities (e.g., Mission Analysis and Pre-Site Survey (PSS) work); 2) Assessment Phase activities to include onsite vulnerability and risk assessments; and 3) Post-Assessment Phase activities (e.g., Post Analysis, Report Writing, and MAJCOM follow-up, etc.).
- Must have an Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
- Must be able to travel up to 25% per year.
- Must have a valid US passport.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Ability to conduct assessments
- Be able to provide specific SME assistance to Technical Support Projects (TSPs);
- Provide Design Review assistance; and provide technical assistance to the Home Team.
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top 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: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00We 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, 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
- 5+ years Information Operations and Cyberspace Operations experience per JP 3-13, JP 3-12, DoDI 8500.1, DoD 8570.01
- Working knowledge of DoD IT system and network certification and accreditation processes, including system security authorization agreements
- Possess professional IT and security certifications prescribed in DoD 8570.01-M / DoDI 8570.1M
- Ability to progress through established professional technical and IA certification tiers (Minimum to Elite) per SOP
- Working knowledge of DoD Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) processes
- Experience conducting pre-assessment (mission analysis, pre-site survey), assessment (on-site vulnerability and risk assessments), and post-assessment (post analysis, report writing, MAJCOM follow-up) activities
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
- Valid U.S. passport
- Willingness/ability to travel up to 25% per year (CONUS/OCONUS)
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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.
