Information System Security Officer/Auditor

Schedule: 9-day fortnight, 36 hours a week

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 navigatingServiceNow, 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.

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 - $225,200.00

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.

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