Security & public safety jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

About the role

Parsons has emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of War and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. We hire the best; we make them a priority, and we never lose focus on the mission. It’s why we’re here. We have built this cultural legacy by working closely with analysts and operators to understand their needs and deliver meaningful value through innovative, cost effective and intuitive software solutions. Our Space Operations Program Directorate is passionate about making America the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our nation’s security for future generations depends on it. Parsons creates game changing space solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists. Do you want to be part of a team that is helping the government solve major national security challenges in the space domain? We need your help. Our team is looking for an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) . In this role you will get to focus on the cybersecurity aspects of system design to deal with cyber-related disruptions, minimizing misuse and malicious behavior, while supporting Department of War agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

What you'll bring

• Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies
• risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk)
• Information Technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption)
• network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth)
• Experience in reviewing and implementing secure configuration management techniques
• Practical experience in guiding systems through NIST SP 800-37 RMF steps, from Prepare to Monitor, using CNSSI 1253 to ascertain appropriate Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability levels, and the NIST SP 800-53 controls associated with each level
• Experience with Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) and Xacta
• Must have a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Cybersecurity or other relevant Engineering field from an accredited university with minimum 8 years of experience.
• Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Top Secret (TS) security clearance with eligibility for Secret Compartmented Information (SCI)
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph to achieve SAP security Clearance upon hire
• Possess a DoD 8140.03/8570.01 Information Assurance Manager II certification:  CompTIA Security+ (Sec+), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Authorization Professional (CAP), CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Plus (CASP+)

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