Information System Security Officer - Level 2; International

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Parsons is looking for a talented Information System Security Office rto join our growing team in Alice Springs,
Australia
! In this role you will perform analyses to validate established security requirements and recommends additional security requirements and safeguards where required. (International Assignment) - This position is in Australia
- * NO REMOTE WORK*

• Performs assessments of information systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identifies where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy. This is achieved through passive evaluations (compliance audits) and active evaluations (vulnerability assessments).
• Supports 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.
• Establishes strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports for obtaining certification and accreditation of systems. This includes process support, analysis support, coordination support, security certification test support, security documentation support, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research inspections, and periodic audits.
• Assists in the implementation of required government policy (e.g., NISPOM, DCID 6/3), and makes recommendations on process tailoring.
• Performs analyses to validate established security requirements and recommends additional security requirements and safeguards where required.
• Supports 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 conducts a review of each system’s audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed.
• Performs analyses to validate established security requirements and recommends additional security requirements and safeguards where required.
• Manages program and project implementation and makes significant contributions to department goals and planning efforts.
• Assists in the implementation of required government policy (e.g.,, NISPOM, DCID 6/3), and makes recommendations on process tailoring.

• Active Top Secret SCI required, with the willingness and ability to obtain/maintain a CI Poly.
• Bachelors degree with typically 2+ years of relevant experience. Candidates with a Masters degree require 1+ year(s) of relevant experience, and additional years of experience can qualify in lieu of a degree for non-degreed candidates.
• Experience with information technology security, information systems security, and information assurance.
• Must obtain and maintain DoD 8570 compliant IAT-II Professional Certification.
• (International Assignment) - This position is in Australia
  - * NO REMOTE WORK*

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…