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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) Engineer to join our team! In this role, you will collaborate with Project Leads, Technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and other team members to support the entire lifecycle of a CDS. You will contribute to the engineering, integration, cyber-security assessment, and sustainment support for Department of Defense (DoD) information-sharing environments operating across multiple security domains. This engineer ensures all CDS architecture, implementations, and operations comply with DoD CDS policy, NCDSMO Raise-the-Bar (RTB) guidance, DoDI 8540.01, DoDI 8510.01 (RMF), and applicable Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) requirements. This position supports mission partners in designing secure, accredited cross-domain capabilities across tactical, enterprise, and future cloud environments. **This position is located at Ramstein AB, Germany (International Assignment) *NO REMOTE WORK**

What You'll Be Doing

Developing DoD-compliant CDS architectures for data transfer, multi-enclave integration, and coalition/interoperability use cases
Producing DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) artifacts, CONOPS, and system engineering documentation
Applying NCDSMO RTB requirements, to include:
Security Design Specifications (SDS/ADS)
CDS Security Requirements Guides (SRG)
Cross Domain Solution Security Requirements (CDSSR)
Engineering trusted data filters, guards, sanitizers, and validation rules for structured and unstructured data types
Evaluating and engineering CDS solutions such as Radiant Mercury, OWL, Everfox HSG, Cloud-based CDS services, TACDS, and other custom high-assurance designs
Deploying CDS technologies across DoD enclaves
Providing engineering oversight in support of the integration of CDS systems with DoD boundary defense components: firewalls, IPS, ACAS, HBSS/EDR, STIG-hardened hosts, and PKI/CAC
Providing engineering oversight in support of the implementation DoD patch, configuration, and change management processes (IAVM, SCAP, STIGs)
Providing engineering oversight in support of the development of automated deployment and configuration solutions using DevSecOps tooling (Ansible, GitLab CI/CD) where mission appropriate
Providing engineering oversight in support of the full Risk Management Framework
Provide engineering support for CDS operations in enterprise and tactical DoD environments
Troubleshoot cross-domain data flows, guard failures, filtering issues, policy file conflicts, and enclave routing challenges
Maintain operational documentation (SOPs, runbooks, CM checklists, architecture baselines)
Provide mission support for exercises, deployments, and real-world operations involving multi-domain information sharing
Participate in and/or coordinate with Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) activities, threat response, and DoD incident handling as it relates to CDS

What Required Skills You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineer, Information Security or equivalent DoD experience
7+ years of experience in DoD cybersecurity, network engineering, or systems engineering
Hands-on experience designing, configuring, or supporting DoD CDS technologies
Working knowledge of:
DoDI 8540.01 (Cross Domain Policy)
DoDI 8510.01 (RMF)
NCDSMO RTB guidance & testing requirements
NIST 800-53 controls relevant to CDS (AC-4, AC-17, AU-2/6/12, SC-7, SC-18, SI-3/4/7, etc.)
DoD cyber tools (ACAS, HBSS/EDR, Splunk, Elastic, Wireshark)
Network protocols, routing, and enclave boundary security
Linux, RHEL, SELinux, virtualization
Strong written communication for formal DoD documentation
Ability to brief senior military, government leadership, and technical stakeholders
Ability to work in a structured, high-compliance environment with tight security controls, as well as unstructured, tactical environments with developing security controls
Collaborative, adaptable, and mission-oriented mindset
Active DoD Top Secret / SCI eligibility
**This position is located at Ramstein AB, Germany (International Assignment) *NO REMOTE WORK**

What Preferred Qualifications You'll Bring

Experience supporting CDS in the Defense Intelligence Enterprise or National Intelligence environments
Experience with air-gapped network architectures and tactical CDS deployments
Advanced security certifications: CISSP, CASP+, CEH, GCIH, GCED, GCIA, CCSP
Self-starter utilizing your Linux and scripting expertise to support and field critical customer driven requirements, enabling secure data transfer
Utilize interpersonal skills to engage directly with the customer to provide advanced design, analysis, and implementation of cross domain solution software
Review, analyze and define requirements, design integrated solutions, implement cross domain technologies, integrate multiple tools across multiple disciplines, and perform formal security and functional testing
Leverage standard networking concepts to support the design and implementation of networked systems to include failover, co-op, and load balancing as well as interoperability with other components within the enterprise
Working knowledge of programming logic and methodologies (e.g., regular expressions)
Demonstrate competency working hands-on in Linux based environments, troubleshooting on-site technical issues, using, and configuring the vendor specific solutions to deliver critical customer driver requirements
Demonstrate competency in working on complex network environments, troubleshooting issues, designing and implemented failover capabilities and validating interoperability with other components within the enterprise

Security Clearance Requirement

An active Top 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: $100,900.00 - $176,600.00

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!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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.

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