Parsons Corporation · 12 hours ago
Cryptographic/COMSEC Engineer - Northern VA (VAXCOM)
Airlie, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $261K/yr
10+ years expParsons Corporation is looking for a talented Cryptographic/COMSEC Engineer to join their Vaxcom team, dedicated to enhancing national security. The role involves securing classified and unclassified networks, providing cryptographic solutions, and collaborating closely with the Program Office throughout project lifecycles.
Building MaterialConstructionConsultingIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureMilitarySecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work independently in an extremely fast paced environment in support of a high priority, evolving, and expanding Program
Be a strong team player with exceptional customer service and communication (written and verbal) skills
Be able to gather requirements, communicate solutions, and remain actively engaged with the Program Office throughout the life of the Project and associated tasks
Will travel within the domestic United States to mission partner sites and conferences/seminars regularly as needed. In addition, occasional overseas travel may be required based on mission needs
May represent the Program Office in interagency working groups and provide executive level briefings as necessary
Will respond to ad hoc needs and take lead for developing necessary response strategies
Will demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of COMSEC processes and procedures, cybersecurity issues and concerns, network architecture and engineering, and Risk Management Framework (RMF). Previous experience as a cryptographic custodian, utilizing CARDS and/or iApp databases is desired
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a STEM or IT-related field and 10 years experience, or 15 years relevant experience as a COMSEC Engineer, Cryptographic SME, or Network Engineer/SME
Five (5) years of direct Cryptographic network experience
Five (5) years of direct experience working on IC or DoD cryptographic networks, IT systems, and technologies
Experience with network TCP/IP systems
Working knowledge of Cisco IOS with an emphasis on routing and switching
Ability to qualify for overseas travel through a medical screening program
Previous experience providing briefings to large and small audiences with varying levels of expertise and technical acumen
An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position
Preferred
Advanced Degree in STEM or IT-related field related field
Three (3) years of experience with the Program Office's Cryptographic network
Active participant on various IC and DoD Cryptographic technology working groups
Knowledge of the IC and DoD Cloud cryptographic integration
Knowledge of industry standards and tools required for testing and troubleshooting Cryptographic technology
Previous experience as a technical project manager
Company
Parsons Corporation
Parsons is an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm for national security and global infrastructure markets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$700M2024-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2019-05-07IPO
Leadership Team
Carey Smith
Chair, President and CEO
Matthew Ofilos
Chief Financial Officer
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