Cyber Security Systems Engineer
Company websiteparsons.com (Parsons, opens in new tab)
Base salary $148,300 to $266,900
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Maryland
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- LocationMaryland
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (55 min ago) · observed since
About this job
Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Cyber Security Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to Designs, develops, and implements leading-edge analytical and technical methodologies, tools, and policies/standards to ensure a cyber-secure environment.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Applies advanced principles, theories, and concepts.
- Contributes to the development of innovative principles and ideas.
- Works on unusually complex problems and provides solutions that are highly creative.
- Provides advice and counsel to the organization in area of expertise.
- Use strategies and technologies to safeguard sensitive information from unauthorized access, corruption, loss, or misuse. It ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data throughout its lifecycle, whether it's stored, transmitted, or processed.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of related professional experience.
- Active DoD IAM and/or IAT Level III, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or SecurityX or Security+
- Proficient in applying configuration management tools and practices to maintain system integrity, enforce secure baselines, and ensure alignment with federal cybersecurity requirements across all phases of the system lifecycle.
- Proven capability to identify, investigate, and escalate cybersecurity incidents, ensuring timely containment, resolution, and compliance with reporting protocols. Skilled in applying structured response methodologies to minimize impact and strengthen organizational resilience.
- Skilled in implementing and managing security technologies, including monitoring tools, endpoint protection, IAM systems, vulnerability scanners, and threat intelligence platforms to enhance cybersecurity resilience.
- Understanding of NIST SP 800-37, 800-53, and CNSSI 1253 for system authorization.
- Active TS SCI w/Polygraph security clearance required
What Preferred Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelors Degree with 12 years of experience or Masters Degree with 10 years Experience.
- Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or University.
Security Clearance Requirement:
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 our customers need now.Salary Range: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00We 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, 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/.
Source: Parsons on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($148,300) is above 66% of the 103 IT & Security roles in Maryland listed on this site; 3 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $139,000; the middle half runs from $120,800 to $150,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
This listingCyber Security Systems Engineer$148,300 to $266,900
Senior M&S Software Developer$148,300 to $266,900
Senior AFSIM Engineer - TS/SCI$148,300 to $266,900
Senior Platform DevOps Engineer - TS/SCI w/ Poly$148,300 to $266,900
Cloud Systems Engineer$148,300 to $266,900
Principal Project Manager - Highway Design/Construction - Transportation$148,300 to $266,900
Program Manager – Construction Management Services (CMS)$148,300 to $266,900
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Cyber Security Systems Engineer (this listing) | $148,300 - $266,900 |
| Senior M&S Software Developer | $148,300 - $266,900 |
| Senior AFSIM Engineer - TS/SCI | $148,300 - $266,900 |
| Senior Platform DevOps Engineer - TS/SCI w/ Poly | $148,300 - $266,900 |
| Cloud Systems Engineer | $148,300 - $266,900 |
| Principal Project Manager - Highway Design/Construction - Transportation | $148,300 - $266,900 |
| Program Manager – Construction Management Services (CMS) | $148,300 - $266,900 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-09-17
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US - MD (Field Location)
Salary Range: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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