Junior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Parsons Corporation is a company that values innovation and empowers its employees to achieve their full potential. They are seeking a Junior Information Systems Security Officer to develop, maintain, and implement information security standards, ensuring protection against unauthorized access and monitoring for threats. Responsibilities Ensure that systems and organizational databases are protected from unauthorized access and use Monitor systems, identify threats, and handle disaster recovery operations Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and recommends additional security requirements and safeguards where required Support the formal Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports Periodically conduct a review of each system’s audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed Performing Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) duties in accordance with NIST SP 800-137 (Continuous Monitoring) to include auditing for anomalous or malicious user activity Skills Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI-Polygraph IAT-II Certification in accordance with DoD 8140 guidance such as Security+ | CE certification, or must be willing to obtain / maintain within 6 months of hire Associate's Degree with 1+ year(s) of relevant experience OR HS/GED with 3 years of experience Familiarity with conducting research and analysis Familiarity with network and information system security principles and best practices Familiarity with controlling, labeling, virus scanning, and appropriately transferring data (uploading/downloading) between information systems at varying classification levels Ability to work with the military, civilians, and other contractors at all levels Ability to prioritize tasks Familiarity with applicable IC and DoD policies, procedures and operating instructions related to Information Technology, Information Assurance, Information Management (IT/IA/IM) Effective interpersonal and communication skills Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies Knowledge of host/network access control mechanisms (e.g., access control list) Knowledge of cybersecurity principles used to manage risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data Benefits Medical Dental Vision Paid time off 401(k) Life insurance Flexible work schedules Holidays Company Overview Parsons is an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm for national security and global infrastructure markets. It was founded in 1944, and is headquartered in Pasadena, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is