In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. **Job Description:** Parsons is looking for a talented **Senior Cyber Security Engineer** to join our team! In this role you will provide support to MDA's System Security Engineering Directorate (MDA/CEY) in the development of system-level cybersecurity requirements, anti-tamper solutions, and execution of a disciplined systems engineering process to produce System-level technical documents necessary to establish the basis for MDA Program Office subsystem engineering. **What You'll Be Doing:** + Provide senior-level support developing cyber developmental test and evaluation (DT&E) approaches. + Evaluate cybersecurity DT&E results and identify cybersecurity-related risks to Missile Defense System programs. + Integrate cyber requirements into system designs and into various cyber development and testing events to include cyber tabletop and intelligence exercises. + Support the evaluation and effectiveness of cyber capabilities to defend the fielded MDS against cyberspace attack. **What Required Skills You'll Bring:** + Master’s degree in a STEM field with a minimum of 12 years of related DoD experience. + Active top-secret clearance. + Experience in deriving system requirements based on operational need. + Knowledge of and experience in test planning/execution, and in evaluation/analysis of resulting test data. + Experience with blue and red team testing techniques and their application to both tabletop exercises and DT&E. + Experience in characterizing system-level risks, and in developing associated recommendations for senior leadership. + Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate technical information to senior MDA leaders. **What Desired Skills You'll Bring:** + Previous MDA experience, particularly MDA systems engineering. + Knowledge of MDA systems engineering processes. + Knowledge of ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic missile defense fundamentals. + Knowledge of Software Assurance and Zero Trust policy application in systems engineering. + Knowledge of joint targeting process and its application to potential adversarial activity in operational cyberspace. + Experience with applying cybersecurity, cyber resilience, and cyber survivability policy/guidance to system requirement development, system test planning, and system evaluation. + Experience translating cyber threat intelligence and operational risks into testable, system-level cybersecurity requirements for warfighting or mission-critical systems. + Experience with development and/or review of system architectures, safety hazards, and failure analysis documentation. + Experience with development and/or review of model-based system engineering models. + Knowledge of system security engineering principles, such as anti-tamper, supply chain risk evaluation, and program protection, and their interaction with cybersecurity implementations. + Experience with development and manipulation of artificial intelligence/machine learning tools, and with applying those tools to systems engineering processes. **Security Clearance Requirement:** An active Secret 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 our customers need now. Salary Range: $120,800.00 - $217,400.00 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, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ . About Us Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.