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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team! In this role you will provide support to MDA's System Security Engineering Directorate (MDA/CEY) in the development of system-level cybersecurity requirements, anti-tamper solutions, and execution of a disciplined systems engineering process to produce System-level technical documents necessary to establish the basis for MDA Program Office subsystem engineering.

What You'll Be Doing:

Provide senior-level support evaluating cybersecurity developmental tests and evaluation of results

Support the development of cybersecurity-related risks to Missile Defense System programs

Support the integration of cyber requirements into system designs and into various cyber development and testing events to include tabletop cyber and intelligence exercises

Support the evaluation and effectiveness of cyber capabilities to enhance MDS cybersecurity postures and supports various system engineering working groups and boards

​What Required Skills You'll Bring:

Master’s degree in a STEM field with a minimum 12 years of experience

Active top secret clearance or the ability to quickly qualify for one

Experience in executing Cybersecurity Vulnerability Testing, Adversarial Cybersecurity Developmental Testing, Cooperative Vulnerability Identification, Adversarial Assessments, Cooperative Vulnerability and Penetration Assessments, and characterizing risks

Experience with blue and red team cybersecurity testing techniques

Knowledge of and experience in test planning and execution and evaluation/analysis of data resulting from test events

Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate technical information to senior MDA leaders

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

Previous MDA experience, particularly MDA systems engineering

Knowledge of MDA systems engineering processes

Knowledge of ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic missile defense fundamentals

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret 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: $120,800.00 - $217,400.00

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, 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.

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!

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