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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Information Systems Security Officer/Cybersecurity Auditor to join our team! In this role, you will support USCYBERCOM's internal command IT systems and the broader enterprise, evaluating and auditing one-of-a-kind cyberspace operations systems. We are looking for an analytical cybersecurity professional with a strong compliance and auditing background to be a key contributor to our team.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Evaluate Security Posture: Audit and maintain the operational security posture for complex information systems.
- Manage Compliance: Lead information systems through the assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring lifecycle.
- Advise Stakeholders: Provide critical analysis to system owners to help them successfully meet security responsibilities.
- Review System Plans: Evaluate System Security Plans (SSPs) and architectures to identify compliance gaps.
- Assess Risk Controls: Analyze and document the effectiveness of implemented security controls to protect the CIA triad.
- Analyze Governance: Review security mechanism implementations against strict Department of Defense (DoD) benchmarks.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity compliance, auditing, or information assurance. Additional experience or niche capability may be considered in lieu of degree requirement.
- Certifications: Active DoD 8570 IAM Level II certification (CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP/Associate, GSLC, or CCISO).
- Frameworks: Deep, practical knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
- Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Critical Thinking: A sharp analytical mind capable of evaluating complex system vulnerabilities and finding procedural gaps.
- DoD Governance: Strong familiarity with DoD Cybersecurity Policies and compliance standards.
- Security Tools: Experience navigating ServiceNow, eMASS, or Xacta 360 for control mapping, ticketing, and baseline tracking.
- Technical Literacy: Conceptual understanding of AWS, ACAS, vCenter, WSUS, and STIGs/IAVAs to effectively audit technical configurations.
- Independent Investigator: A self-starter who can take a system package, deep-dive into its documentation, and independently verify security compliance.
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph 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: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00We 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!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 in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related discipline
- 10+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity compliance, auditing, or information assurance
- Active DoD 8570 IAM Level II certification, such as CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP or Associate, GSLC, or CCISO
- Deep, practical knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance with polygraph
- Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity policies and compliance standards
- Experience with ServiceNow, eMASS, or Xacta 360
- Conceptual understanding of AWS, ACAS, vCenter, WSUS, STIGs, and IAVAs
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and independent investigation skills
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.
