Parsons Corporation

Parsons is offering a SkillBridge fellowship opportunity for transitioning service members to gain hands-on experience supporting cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities from our Boulder, Colorado office. The role linked above is a similar job, at a different location. Fellows will work alongside experienced cybersecurity professionals assisting with system authorization efforts, security documentation development, compliance assessments, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring activities aligned with NIST SP 800-53 standards.Upon selection, each participant will receive a customized, individualized training plan developed from this role’s responsibilities while also intentionally incorporating exposure to other parts of the business that align with the candidate’s long-term career goals. This fellowship is designed to provide meaningful real-world experience, professional mentorship, and preparation for a successful transition into the civilian cybersecurity workforce.

What You’ll Be Doing:Serve as the technical SME for RMF-based cybersecurity assessments and system authorization strategies.Develop and update RMF artifacts, including some or all of the following:System Security Plans (SSPs)Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs)Configuration Management PlansIncident Response PlansContinuous Monitoring (CONMON) PlansPOA&Ms and Security Assessment Reports (SARs)Support the IATT, ATC, and ATO processes, supporting internal engineering teams and external Authorizing Officials (AOs).Perform system-level security control assessments (NIST SP 800-53) and validation of security posture.Evaluate external connection risks and support the ATC approval process with boundary defense configurations and enclave protections.Support vulnerability and compliance scans using tools such as ACAS, Tenable Security Center, STIG Viewer, and Evaluate STIG.Work with development and infrastructure teams to define, validate, and maintain secure configurations and baselines.Maintain and update continuous monitoring (CONMON) processes, collect metrics, track findings, and coordinate with ISSMs and stakeholders.Draft and maintain cyber documentation required for accreditation package submission.Assist in security impact analyses for changes in configuration, new software deployments, or system modifications