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Information System Security Officer (ISSO) II

Parsons
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Chantilly, VA 20153, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off
Life Insurance

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  • Parsons is seeking a Level 2 Information System Security Officer (ISSO) with a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 1 year of experience.
  • The role involves developing and implementing information security standards, assessing systems for compliance, and conducting vulnerability assessments.
  • Candidates must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph and relevant certifications such as CASP+, Security+, or CISSP.
  • The maximum salary for this position ranges from $105,000 to $113,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package.
  • Parsons promotes a culture of excellence and offers growth opportunities for employees in support of U.S. government missions.
Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a talented Level 2 ISSO to join our growing team!

In this role you will develop, maintain, and implement information security standards, procedures, and guidelines for applications and databases. In addition, you will ensure that systems and organizational databases are protected from unauthorized access and use, and monitor systems, identify threats, and handle disaster recovery operations.

The max salary for this role is between $105k-$113k.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Performs 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. This is achieved through passive evaluations (compliance audits) and active evaluations (vulnerability assessments).
  • Establishes strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports for obtaining certification and accreditation of systems. This includes process support, analysis support, coordination support, security certification test support, security documentation support, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research inspections, and periodic audits.
  • Assists in the implementation of required government policy (e.g.,, NISPOM, DCID 6/3), and makes recommendations on process tailoring.
  • Performs analyses to validate established security requirements and recommends additional security requirements and safeguards where required.
  • Supports 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 conducts a review of each system's audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed.
  • Demonstrates advanced subject matter expertise in job family.
  • Contributes to and may lead the planning and implementation of large programs in the function, and regularly interfaces with senior management and executive leadership.
  • Plays a role in overall functional strategic planning.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:
  • Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph.
  • Bachelors degree with typically 2+ years of relevant experience. Candidates with a Masters degree require 1+ year(s) of relevant experience, and additional years of experience can qualify in lieu of a degree for non-degreed candidates.
  • An active CASP+, CECCNP, Security+, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, CCSP or CISSP or must be willing to obtain / maintain within 6 months of hire.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Management experience
  • Ability to coach and develop junior ISSO's

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: $86,700.00 - $151,700.00

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, 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!

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