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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Ground Systems Cybersecurity Engineer - **Company:** Parsons Corporation - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Salary:** $134,100.0 - $241,400.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Cyber Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Information Systems Security Engineering Professional, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Requirements Analysis, Information Security Management System, Information Technology, Devsecops - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9024007/ground-systems-cybersecurity-engineer ## About the Role * Master's degree in engineering or related STEM discipline is required. * Minimum of 12 years direct experience in cybersecurity of information technology with a focus on cybersecurity implementation and testing is required. * Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP or (CISSP-ISSEP/CISSP-ISSAP) is required. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required. * Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills are required. * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is required. * Active security clearance (SECRET or above) is required. * Direct experience in digital engineering/DevSecOps development projects is desired. An active Secret security clearance is required for this position. ## Description * Serve as the Cybersecurity Lead providing guidance to CIS Program Management, Prime Contractor Management, and GMD Cybersecurity leadership to ensure a robust cybersecurity posture for CIS systems. * Develop security requirements that drive down risk, strengthen cyber resiliency and survivability, while maintaining operational capability. * Analyze CIS proposals against cybersecurity requirements. * Ensure that CIS cybersecurity artifacts are developed, reviewed, and updated as needed. * Conduct reviews of cybersecurity artifacts, technical briefings, and contract documentation, and develop plans of actions and milestones (POAM) to coordinate resolution of findings. * Track CIS Prime Contractor deliverables and provide recommendations to CIS leadership on acceptance or comments. * Provide cybersecurity technical leadership in the development of the CIS System Security Plan (SSP), Interim Authority to Test (IATT), Authority to Connect (ATC), and Authority to Operate (ATO) packages. * Implement the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, perform risk assessments, and ensure proper documentation of CIS systems. * Evaluate newly identified threats and vulnerabilities to CIS systems to ascertain the need for additional safeguards and develop timely implementation strategies to reduce risk. * Enforce the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures. * Assess proposed changes to CIS systems, their operational environment, and mission needs for impacts to cybersecurity architectures and continued compliance with cybersecurity requirements. * Assist the CIS Product Manager and CIS Chief Engineer in preparation, conduct, and after-action responsibilities for program management reviews, system requirements reviews, design reviews, project status reviews, test and acceptance events, fielding readiness reviews, concept of operations reviews, and operational readiness reviews. * Develop and present technical reports and briefings including support to the Engineering Review Boards (ERB), other Stakeholder coordination, and Operational Capacity List (OCL) approval process. * Travel as required (estimated 20%). ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [DevSecOps culture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/783-devsecops-culture) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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