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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Lead Cyber Security Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to manage and train a team working within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) supporting the Ground Based Mid-Course Defense Program Office (GMD).

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of cybersecurity analysts and engineers.

• Manage and optimize Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions to ensure comprehensive monitoring and threat detection across the network.

• Develop and implement training programs to enhance the team’s proficiency with Computer Network Defense (CND) tools.

• Lead incident response efforts by analyzing data from CND tools to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.

• Manage and configure Trellix/ESS/HBSS ePO and associated security products to ensure optimal protection across the network.

• Conduct trend analysis on security incidents and vulnerabilities to identify recurring issues and potential threats.

• Recommend and implement strategic improvements to enhance the organization’s security posture based on trend analysis findings.

• Assess current security tools and processes, identifying gaps and areas for improvement.

• Collaborate closely with the Tier 2 services team to communicate issues, findings, and recommendations based on security analysis.

• Utilize Nessus and other vulnerability management tools to perform comprehensive scans and vulnerability assessments.

• Develop and implement strategies for detecting, responding to, and mitigating security incidents.

• Confirm that all RMF requirements are properly addressed and required artifacts are loaded and managed within Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• M.S. STEM Degree and 12+ years of related professional experience.

• Secret security clearance

• DoD 8570 compliant IAM Level II certification (Sec +).

• Experience with DoD's RMF and SSP processes.

• Experience Managing Technical Projects.

• Previous Leadership and Management Experience.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:.

• IAM Level III (CISSP, CISM).

• Experience Managing Cyber Task Orders (CTOs) reporting, mitigation, and compliance.

• Experience in the Missile Defense Agency.

• Ability to coach and develop junior team members.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Secret

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, 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:

$117,000.00 - $210,600.00

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, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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!About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

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

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