System Engineer (Cyber Security Mitigation) at Parsons Corp. in Linthicum, Maryland

Job Description:

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph

Job Description:
We are a global industry leader harnessing the power of innovation for people who want to change the world and help our customers solve their most complex challenges. We're a company of thinkers, innovators, and protectors.Our people don't just generate big ideas-they bring them to life. Ready to be part of a cutting edge growing Cyber Security project that will make a huge impact on the DOD/Intel community? This exciting role includes performing traditional System Engineering and Vulnerability research with a focus on OCO (Offensive Cyber Operations) and DCO (Defensive Cyber Operations) activities. Support assessments of large scale weapons systems and other national security operations!

Responsibilities:
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Familiarity with NIST SP 800-160 systems security engineering considerations for systems engineering
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Familiarity with INCOSE defined life cycle systems engineering processes
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Proven ability to work independently to learn new technologies, techniques, processes, languages, platforms, systems
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Experience defining a system of systems architecture
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to foster relationship development
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Familiarity with embedded systems and RF concepts
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Familiarity with space-based systems and/or space support ground systems
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Familiarity with DoD tactical networking
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Experience with independent verification & validation of security requirements and capabilities
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Familiarity with weapons system development, sustainment, and security operations
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Knowledge of reliability and/or safety engineering methods
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Experience incorporating systems resiliency and security engineering concepts into acquisition documents (e.g., Performance Work Statements)

Qualifications:
- Relevant Degree in Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, Math or Information Systems
- The System Engineer shall have minimum 6 years of experience. A Bachelors Degree can be substituted for 4 years experience and Masters can be substituted for 6 years experience. Additional Certifications can substitute for years of experience
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance

Preferred/Desired Skills:
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Experience in technical evaluations of contractor proposals for systems resiliency, security, and cyber security considerations
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Familiarity with NDAA 1647 cyber security assessments
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Experience with Red Team assessments

Work will be performed in Annapolis Junction, Linthicum, MD area.

Must be able to obtain, maintain and/or currently possess a security clearance..

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBT.