Junior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Parsons Corporation is a company that values innovation and empowers its employees to achieve their full potential. They are seeking a Junior Information Systems Security Officer to develop, maintain, and implement information security standards, ensuring protection against unauthorized access and monitoring for threats.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that systems and organizational databases are protected from unauthorized access and use
• Monitor systems, identify threats, and handle disaster recovery operations
• Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and recommends additional security requirements and safeguards where required
• Support 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 conduct a review of each system’s audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed
• Performing Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) duties in accordance with NIST SP 800-137 (Continuous Monitoring) to include auditing for anomalous or malicious user activity

Skills

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI-Polygraph
• IAT-II Certification in accordance with DoD 8140 guidance such as Security+ | CE certification, or must be willing to obtain / maintain within 6 months of hire
• Associate's Degree with 1+ year(s) of relevant experience OR HS/GED with 3 years of experience
• Familiarity with conducting research and analysis
• Familiarity with network and information system security principles and best practices
• Familiarity with controlling, labeling, virus scanning, and appropriately transferring data (uploading/downloading) between information systems at varying classification levels
• Ability to work with the military, civilians, and other contractors at all levels
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Familiarity with applicable IC and DoD policies, procedures and operating instructions related to Information Technology, Information Assurance, Information Management (IT/IA/IM)
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies
• Knowledge of host/network access control mechanisms (e.g., access control list)
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles used to manage risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Holidays

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