Space Ground System Solutions (SGSS), a Parsons company, is hiring a junior Cyber Defense Analyst/Threat Hunter, working full-time and onsite at our customer location in Welcome, MD. This position will be a part of mission-focused teams supporting the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) and work alongside Site Reliability Engineers (SREs), network engineers, and software developers to implement and operate a defensive cyber monitoring and response environment that spans both on-prem and AWS GovCloud infrastructure.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Operate and enhance defensive cyber monitoring systems across hybrid networks (on-prem, AWS GovCloud, and remote sites)Perform real-time and retrospective threat analysis using SIEM, SOAR, and log analytics platforms (Splunk, Elastic, OpenSearch, or similar)Correlate events across diverse telemetry sources - host, network, application, and identity data - to detect anomalies and potential intrusionsDevelop detection content, dashboards, and visualizations to improve situational awareness and incident triage.Conduct threat hunting and adversary emulation activities aligned to MITRE ATT&CK and D3FEND frameworksSupport incident response and forensics, collecting and analyzing indicators of compromise (IOCs) and developing post-incident reportsCollaborate with SRE and DevOps teams to integrate monitoring hooks, improve observability, and ensure logging/telemetry pipelines are complete and reliableAutomate common analysis and detection workflows using Python, PowerShell, or GoDevelop playbooks and response automation using SOAR tooling or custom scripts to reduce mean time to respond (MTTR)Participate in red/blue/purple team exercises and contribute to the continuous improvement of defensive posture across CNAP/SNE environmentsSupport compliance and auditing activities, ensuring monitoring, alerting, and response workflows meet DoD cybersecurity requirements (RMF, STIGs, etc.)REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a US CitizenMust meet eligibility requirements associated with obtaining an active DoD SECRET clearanceS. in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field, from an accredited university and at least one (1) year of professional experience 1–5 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, SOC operations, or network/system administrationFamiliarity with SIEM tools (Splunk, Elastic, OpenSearch, or similar)Understanding of network and endpoint security fundamentals - TCP/IP, firewalls, logs, intrusion detection, and common attack vectorsExperience with Linux and Windows log analysis, event correlation, and alert tuningBasic proficiency with scripting or automation languages (Python, PowerShell, or Bash)Strong analytical, investigative, and documentation skills - able to produce clear incident reports and threat summariesExcellent communication skills and willingness to collaborate across infrastructure, operations, and development teamsPREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CEH, Splunk Certified User/Power User, AWS Security Specialty, or GCIA/GCDA/GCFEExperience developing custom detections and enrichment pipelinesFamiliarity with Zero Trust and enclave network architectures (CNAP, SNE)Understanding of incident handling procedures and escalation workflowsExperience in threat intelligence analysis and mapping IOCs to ATT&CK techniquesExposure to machine learning or data-driven anomaly detection approachesExperience writing operational runbooks or playbooks for SOC or NOC environmentsSpace Ground Systems Solutions (SGSS), a wholly owned subsidiary under the Parsons Corporation, is passionate about making our nation the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our security for future generations depends on it. We have emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. Do you want to be part of a team that is helping the government solve major national security challenges in the space domain? We need your help.
SGSS believes in taking care of their employees by offering:
ALL benefits fully funded, for your entire familythis includes Medical/Dental/Vision/Group Life/STD/LTD - no employee premiumsSGSS funded HSA (Health Savings Account) provided with SGSS funding the maximum amount allowed by the IRSRetirement Savings Plan (RSP/401k) with a 20% annual company contribution - no employee contribution requiredApply now to work for a company that truly believes YOU are the key to OUR success . . . Come BE the difference.
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Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or applicants who are eligible for security clearances.
SGSS 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.
Read LessSpace Ground System Solutions (SGSS), a subsidiary of Parsons, has an immediate full-time opening for a Spacecraft DevOps Engineer (SDE) starting onsite at our office in Alexandria, VA, and eventually transitioning to work full time at our customer site near La Plata, MD. We are seeking a highly motivated SDE eager to apply their technical skills to the growing field of space technology. This role will be responsible for supporting spacecraft development, integration, testing, and operations through automation, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, and infrastructure management. The SDE will work alongside the software team to maintain and support the autonomy of the spacecraft ground system & will review and analyze logs, trends, and other tools to troubleshoot spacecraft and ground system issues. This position will also interface with software team, spacecraft owners, and Tier 2 support team; create and maintain status tracking documentation in order to effectively report spacecraft and ground status to external mission partners and government partners; create and maintain spacecraft and ground operations procedures; create, modify and maintain software scripts and procedures used in automated satellite tracking and monitoring; participate in the testing of new software baselines, support testing rehearsals; and serve as part of an on-call team and respond to critical errors when required.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Build and maintain Helm charts and Kubernetes manifests to standardize application deploymentsDesign and build container images, ensuring they are optimized for production workloadsScan container images for vulnerabilities before deployment to ensure application securityDevelop and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using tools like Gitlab CI/CD and JenkinsTroubleshoot and report software anomalies On-call support – available to report to site 24/7 for one week of every eight to ten weeksOn-call support – must be within 1 hour of site during on-call rotationsWork in a team environmentREQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a US CitizenMust meet eligibility requirements associated with obtaining an active DoD Secret clearanceExperience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or similar operating systems Knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards Familiarity with Kubernetes, Helm, Kubectl Experience writing scripts (examples: shell scripting, Python, etc.) Familiarity with writing playbooks and roles using AnsibleExperience with software configuration management tools (examples: git, BitBucket, Gitlab, Jira, etc.). Familiarity with virtualization and cloud technologies (examples: AWS, OpenStack, VMware, Proxmox, etc.) Familiarity with CI/CD (examples: Jenkins, Gitlab runners)PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Experience documenting test results for corrective actions Experience interacting with databases (examples: MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Redis, etc.) Excellent troubleshooting skills Desire to work in the space industry developing and testing satellite command and control systems for test and operations Understanding of networking concepts, system monitoring, and basic IT infrastructure0-5 years of software engineering/development experience using C/C++ in a Linux environmentExperience building, deploying, and running containers (examples: buildah, podman)Space Ground Systems Solutions (SGSS), a wholly owned subsidiary under the Parsons Corporation, is passionate about making our nation the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our security for future generations depends on it. We have emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. Do you want to be part of a team that is helping the government solve major national security challenges in the space domain? We need your help.
SGSS believes in taking care of their employees by offering:
ALL benefits fully funded, for your entire familythis includes Medical/Dental/Vision/Group Life/STD/LTD - no employee premiumsSGSS funded HSA (Health Savings Account) provided with SGSS funding the maximum amount allowed by the IRSRetirement Savings Plan (RSP/401k) with a 20% annual company contribution - no employee contribution requiredApply now to work for a company that truly believes YOU are the key to OUR success . . . Come BE the difference.
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Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or applicants who are eligible for security clearances.
SGSS 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.
Read LessSpace Ground System Solutions has a full-time opening for a Software Developer working onsite at our customer facility located in Welcome, MD. Our focus is to provide our customers with practical, state of the art solutions to complex communications, command, control and intelligence applications. The position is for a software developer to design, implement, test and validate software used to command and control satellites and payloads on orbit.
General Experience:
Zero (0) to five (5) years of software engineering/development experience, knowledge of high-level programming language(s)
Responsibilities:
Develop software using in a wide variety of application technologies in a Linux environmentDesign and implement software for large-scale command and control systemsTroubleshoot and report software anomaliesApply agile development practices and techniques to adapt rapidly to changing requirements and schedulesAbility to support a periodic on call rotationRequired Skills/Abilities:
Proficiency developing and testing software in a Linux environmentExperience with programming languages such as Java, Go, JavaScript, C/C+, PythonPreferred Experience and Qualifications:
Experience using Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Familiarity with Secure coding practicesExperience with container technologies (Kubernetes/Docker/Podman)Experience writing scripts (examples: shell scripting, python, NodeJS.)Experience using software configuration management tools (examples: git, Bitbucket, Jira, etc.)Familiarity with web technologies (examples: HTML, CSS, React, REST, JSON, WildFly, etc.)Required Education:
Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science/Engineering or other relevant Engineering field from an accredited university or equivalent combination of formal education and experienceSecurity Clearance Requirements:
Must be a US CitizenMust meet eligibility requirements associated with obtaining a DoD Secret clearanceSelected applicant will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements associated with access to classified informationSpace Ground Systems Solutions (SGSS), a wholly owned subsidiary under the Parsons Corporation, is passionate about making our nation the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our security for future generations depends on it. We have emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. Do you want to be part of a team that is helping the government solve major national security challenges in the space domain? We need your help.
SGSS believes in taking care of their employees by offering:
ALL benefits are fully funded, for your entire familythis includes Medical/Dental/Vision/Group Life/STD/LTD - no employee premiumsSGSS funded HSA (Health Savings Account) provided with SGSS funding the maximum amount allowed by the IRSRetirement Savings Plan (RSP/401k) with a 20% annual company contribution - no employee contribution requiredApply now to work for a company that truly believes YOU are the key to OUR success . . . Come BE the difference.
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SGSS 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.
Read LessSpace Ground System Solutions (SGSS), a subsidiary of Parsons Corporation, is seeking a full-time, junior-level Configuration Management / Data Center Technician to join our team working at our customer site located in Welcome, MD. This role will support the Naval Research Laboratory in advancing the National Security Space mission and contribute to the support of Department of Defense programs from customer sites located in the Washington, D.C. area and Blossom Point, Maryland.
This position will also provide hands-on support to Senior System Administrators and Engineers in maintaining data center operational readiness, including tools, personnel coordination, and end-user communications as needed.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Support operations, maintaining and administering networks, including hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.Monitor the performance of systems and networks, ensuring adherence to DISA STIG guidelinesMaintain the operational baseline and establish network standards to guarantee optimal performanceWorking in cramped and/or elevated locations during equipment installationBending, lifting, stretching, and reachingLifting and moving material up to 49 pounds eachPotentially standing and/or walking for up to 8+ hours a dayAscending and descending ladders, stairs, and gangways safely and without limitationWork in active data center environmentWork shifts longer than 8 hours to support 24/7 operations (covering both night and day shifts).Supporting incident response and troubleshooting efforts; Resolving problem tickets and fulfilling service requests; Assisting with change management tracking and documentation; Ensuring overall data center stability and operational efficiencyREQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a US citizenMust meet eligibility requirements to obtain a TS/SCI clearanceB.S. in Computer Science/Engineering or other relevant field from an accredited university or equivalent combination of formal education1+ years of experience with racked serversnetwork devices andor desktop maintenance - installation, removal, and troubleshooting devices1+ years of experience with UNIX/Linux operating systems1+ year hands-on experience with one or more of the following hardware platforms (e.g. Dell, HP, Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper)Prior experience in both commercial and gov't datacenter facilitiesBasic IPAM skills (tracking and configuring IP, subnet, gateway, VLAN)Solid knowledge of cable labeling, routing, documentationActive Security+ certification or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hireFamiliarity with datacenter power management, standards, connectors, budgeting, troubleshootingFamiliarity with datacenter cooling design patterns and load/demand budgeting construction/maintenancePREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years previous experience working in a Data Center environment (racking & stacking gear, cable management [TIA 606 standards], hot & cold aisle containment, KVM configuration and operations, shipping/receiving/packing and RMA processesData Center Foundation Certification (DCFC)2+ years of experience working in a production, mission-critical 24x7x365 datacenter environmentExperience using CM tools (NetBox, Nautobot, or similar) and basic automationSpace Ground Systems Solutions (SGSS), a wholly owned subsidiary under the Parsons Corporation, is passionate about making our nation the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our security for future generations depends on it. We have emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities.
SGSS believes in taking care of their employees by offering:
ALL benefits fully funded, for your entire familythis includes Medical/Dental/Vision/Group Life/STD/LTD - no employee premiumsSGSS funded HSA (Health Savings Account) provided with SGSS funding the maximum amount allowed by the IRSRetirement Savings Plan (RSP/401k) with a 20% annual company contribution - no employee contribution required=======================================================
If this position requires a government clearance, the applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for accessing classified information.
SGSS 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.
