Cybersecurity Engineer II

Cybersecurity Jobs; Virginia; On-site; USD 104,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and retirement plans

Paid time off and holidays

Educational and mentorship programs

Wellness program: Wellness Wednesdays

Medical, dental, vision plans

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer II to translate security requirements into IT product designs and work with engineering teams, including contractor oversight. The role blends security architecture with development, configuration support, and lifecycle collaboration.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in cybersecurity, DoD 8570 Level II, and an active TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance. Location is Virginia (onsite) with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of related professional experience.
• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience in government or industry.
• DoD 8570 Level II (IASAE) certification.
• Active TS/SCI w/ Poly required.

Responsibilities

• Assist development teams in designing and developing information systems and upgrading legacy systems.
• Conduct product research and AoA activities to identify security solutions.
• Contribute to system concepts and the capability phase of the SDLC.
• Translate technology and regulatory conditions into system security designs.
• Develop and document Security Architectures, Roadmaps, and investment plans.
• Oversee Mid- and Junior-level contractor Cyber Security Engineers.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with the position as appropriate.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security

Big Data security

Automation & AI in security

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Parsons is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer II to capture and refine information security requirements and integrate them into information technology component products and information systems. This role combines security architecting with design, development, configuration support, and collaboration with engineering teams, including contractor oversight.

Responsibilities

• Assist development teams in designing and developing information systems or upgrading legacy systems.
• Conduct product research and support Analysis of Alternative (AoA) activities to independently identify appropriate security solutions.
• Assist with the development of system concepts and contribute to the capability phase of the systems development lifecycle.
• Translate technology and environmental conditions, including law and regulation, into system security designs and processes.
• Assist with developing and documenting Security Architectures, Roadmaps, and investment plans.
• Oversee the work of Mid- and Junior-level contractor Cyber Security Engineers.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with the position as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of related professional experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of working experience in the government or industry within Cybersecurity.
• DoD 8570 Level II (IASAE) certification compliance.
• Active TS/SCI w/Poly is required.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

• Working experience in government or industry leading enterprise-level cybersecurity efforts across architecting, designing, development, and configuration of cloud and on-premise systems and software.
• Experience engineering cybersecurity solutions using cloud-based technologies.
• Experience engineering cybersecurity solutions using structured and unstructured Big Data.
• Experience engineering cybersecurity solutions using Automation, Augmentation, and Artificial Intelligence technologies.

Security Clearance Requirement

An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.

Compensation

USD 103,500 - 181,100 per year.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and retirement plans.
• Paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
• Comprehensive training, educational, and mentorship programs.
• Robust leave and benefits including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
• Wellness program including weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays.
• Employee Assistance Program and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.

Location and Experience Level

• Location: Virginia (onsite)
• Minimum experience: 5 years
• Education: Bachelor’s degree