Cyber Security Systems Engineer

Parsons; Maryland; On-site; USD 148,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Cyber Security Systems Engineer in Maryland to design, develop, and implement advanced cyber defense methodologies and policies across the lifecycle of systems. You will safeguard sensitive information, ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and advise on secure baselines and compliance to federal requirements.

The role demands active security clearances (TS/SCI w/Polygraph) and extensive experience with cybersecurity tools, incident handling, and federal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of related professional experience.
• Active DoD IAM and/or IAT Level III, CISM, CISSP, or Security+ are preferred.
• Proven ability to identify, investigate, and escalate cybersecurity incidents.

Responsibilities

• Applies advanced principles, theories, and concepts.
• Contributes to development of innovative principles and ideas.
• Works on unusually complex problems and provides highly creative solutions.
• Provides advice and counsel to the organization in area of expertise.
• Use strategies and technologies to safeguard sensitive information and ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Skills

DoD IAM/IAT Level III

CISM

CISSP

Security+

Configuration management

Incident response

Security technologies

NIST SP 800-37/53

CNSSI 1253

TS SCI w/Polygraph

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Cyber Security Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to Designs, develops, and implements leading-edge analytical and technical methodologies, tools, and policies/standards to ensure a cyber-secure environment .

What You'll Be Doing

• Applies advanced principles, theories, and concepts.
• Contributes to the development of innovative principles and ideas.
• Works on unusually complex problems and provides solutions that are highly creative.
• Provides advice and counsel to the organization in area of expertise.
• Use strategies and technologies to safeguard sensitive information from unauthorized access, corruption, loss, or misuse. It ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data throughout its lifecycle, whether it's stored, transmitted, or processed.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of related professional experience.

• Active DoD IAM and/or IAT Level III, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or SecurityX or Security+
• Proficient in applying configuration management tools and practices to maintain system integrity, enforce secure baselines, and ensure alignment with federal cybersecurity requirements across all phases of the system lifecycle.
• Proven capability to identify, investigate, and elevate cybersecurity incidents, ensuring timely containment, resolution, and compliance with reporting protocols. Skilled in applying structured response methodologies to minimize impact and strengthen organizational resilience.
• Skilled in implementing and managing security technologies, including monitoring tools, endpoint protection, IAM systems, vulnerability scanners, and threat intelligence platforms to enhance cybersecurity resilience.
• Understanding of NIST SP 800-37, 800-53, and CNSSI 1253 for system authorization.
• Active TS SCI w/Polygraph security clearance required

What Preferred Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelors Degree with 12 years of experience or Masters Degree with 10 years Experience.
• Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or University .

Security Clearance Requirement

• 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

$148,300.00 - $266,900.00

Benefits

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
• holidays

to fit your busy lifestyle!

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.