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Job Description:
The Regional Manager will lead California and West cost accounts, leading customer engagement and promoting portfolio growth.
The Manager will also be a subject matter expert responsible for performing cybersecurity assessments, reviewing critical infrastructure designs for cybersecurity compliance, improving the security posture, and acting as a subject matter expert for cybersecurity across the company and the Parsons ecosystem of customers.
The Manager will also support business development activities with customers in the critical infrastructure sectors to include electric and water utilities, aviation, rail and other transit, public safety, etc. These responsibilities include responding to client proposals requiring cyber services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Regional Manager. Lead California and West cost accounts, leading customer engagement and promoting portfolio growth.
- Cybersecurity Services:
- Work with customers to identify cybersecurity and risk assessment needs and assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
- Lead and manage cybersecurity and risk assessment projects from initiation through completion, specifically tailored to the customer's operational needs.
- Perform cybersecurity and risk assessments, applying guidelines, frameworks, or standards as stipulated by the customer, such as those from NIST.
- Review critical infrastructure designs, including green and brown field construction, for cybersecurity compliance by applying standards applicable to the customer from national and international organizations such as ISO, APTA, and NERC.
- Meet with internal stakeholders to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project.
- Improve security posture of customer networks by reviewing customers cybersecurity regulatory controls, standards, policies, plans, and procedures, or write such policies, plans, and other documents according to contract requirements, and providing customers advice and assistance.
- Act as a subject matter expert for cybersecurity across the company and the Parsons ecosystem of customers.
- Attend national and international meetings and conferences with potential customers and industry representatives to offer Parson’s cybersecurity products and services and to maintain technical proficiency.
- Write and present briefings on relevant topics and meet with other attendees and presenters to gather information on industry issues and opportunities for Parsons.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Education and Typical Experience - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience 10+ years experience as a technical consultant in a related industry Licenses and Certifications Key Relationships: - Supervision Received - Business Leadership, Sector Manger, PM, Technical Director - Supervision Given - None - Internal Contacts - All Departments - External Contacts - Clients, Subcontractors
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GISCP).
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies.
- Experience with cybersecurity in critical infrastructure environments, preferably in aviation or transportation.
- Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- US Federal security clearance is a plus.
Preferred Skills:
- SANS GIAC GSEC | CompTIA Security+ | CISM (in progress) | NIST AI RMF / AI Governanc
- Cybersecurity certifications such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or similar certifications.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity regulatory requirements and standards such as TSA regulations, APTA, DHS/CISA, NIST, ISA/IEC 62443 etc.
- Solid experience in both one-on-one and public speaking, and writing documents for peer and quality control review and accepted by customers
- Experience with clearly and effectively communicating with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders and works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions and services.
- Must be a good listener.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to engage with industry professionals, gather information on industry issues, and identify opportunities for business development.
Travel:
- Travel as required by the customer’s contracts/tasks to various locations for assessments, meetings, and other responsibilities as well as for conferences, as discussed above.
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00We 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, 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.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/.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of experience as a technical consultant in a related industry
- CISSP or GISCP certification
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies
- Experience with cybersecurity in critical infrastructure environments, preferably aviation or transportation
- Excellent client-facing, internal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and multitasking ability
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- SANS GIAC GSEC certification
- CompTIA Security+ certification
- CISM certification or progress toward CISM
- Knowledge of NIST AI RMF and AI governance
- Cybersecurity certifications such as CISM or CEH
- Familiarity with TSA, APTA, DHS/CISA, NIST, and ISA/IEC 62443 requirements and standards
- Experience with public speaking and customer-accepted technical documentation
- Strong collaboration, listening, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to engage industry professionals and identify business development opportunities
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
