Systems Engineer - Military Veterans

Req #: R161249

Location(s):

• US - MD, Annapolis Junction

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Job Description:

Ready to be part of a cutting edge growing Cyber Security project making a huge impact on the DOD/Intel community? This exciting role includes performing traditional System Engineering and Vulnerability research with a focus on OCO (Offensive Cyber Operations) and DCO (Defensive Cyber Operations) activities. Support assessments of large scale weapons systems and other national security operations!

Work will be performed in Annapolis Junction and Linthicum, MD area.

Role

• Provides technical direction for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation, analysis and functional allocation, conducting system requirements reviews, developing concepts of operation and interface standards, developing system architectures, and performing technical/non-technical assessment and management as well as end-to end flow analysis

• Implements comprehensive SOA solutions

• Implements operational view, technical standards view, and systems and services view for architectures using applicable DOD (DoDAF) standards

Qualifications

• The System Engineer shall have a minimum of twelve [12] years of experience (Bachelors degree will account for 4 years and Masters will count for an additional 2 years [Relevant Degrees: Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, Math or Information Systems).

• System Engineering of DoD command, control, communications and intelligence (C3I) systems
• Analyzing needs, deriving system level requirements, and contributing to the design, development, and implementation and maintenance of computer networks and systems
• At least three [3] years experience leading, managing, and collaborating with a broad range of organizations and groups/teams needed to accomplish the system engineering tasks

• An ACTIVE TS/SCI with Polygraph required

Desired Additional Skills

• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-160 systems security engineering considerations for systems engineering

• Familiarity with INCOSE defined lifecycle systems engineering processes Proven ability to work independently to learn new technologies, techniques, processes, languages, platforms, systems

• Experience defining a system of systems architecture

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to foster relationship development

• Experience with independent verification & validation of security requirements and capabilities

• Familiarity with weapons system development, sustainment, and security operations

• Knowledge of reliability and/or safety engineering methods

• Experience incorporating systems resiliency and security engineering concepts into acquisition documents (e.g., Performance Work Statements)

• Experience in technical evaluations of contractor proposals for systems resiliency, security, and cyber security considerations

• Familiarity with embedded systems and RF concept

• Familiarity with space-based systems and/or space support ground systems

• Familiarity with DoD tactical networking

• Experience with Systems Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA) or similar process

• Knowledge of hardware, software, supply chain, systems vulnerabilities, anti-tamper and exploitation approaches

• Experience in vulnerability discovery, and analysis tools, fuzzing tools, and dynamic system analysis

• Relevant Certification: DAWIA Level 3 SPRD&E - any specialty

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph

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, 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+.

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