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Job Description:
Parsons is seeking a Defensive Cyber Analyst to support Cyber Operations Policy leadership in developing and implementing defensive cyberspace operations policy, critical infrastructure protection, defense industrial base resilience, and cyber incident response initiatives.
What You’ll Do
Support the development and update of DoW policy for defensive cyber operations, including defense of critical infrastructure, the defense industrial base, and critical warfighting capabilities.
Assist in developing policies and strategies to deter, prevent, and respond to cybersecurity intrusions and incidents.
Support implementation of lines of effort under the DoW Cyber Strategy.
Provide technical and analytical support on defensive cyber capabilities, processes, operations, and execution.
Support cyber resilience, incident response, threat mitigation, and layered defense initiatives.
Contribute to whole-of-government efforts addressing malicious cyber threats in coordination with diplomatic, law enforcement, intelligence, and network defense organizations.
Assess the alignment and feasibility of cyber security cooperation programs with DoW policy and strategy.
Prepare policy documents, briefings, risk assessments, decision-support materials, and senior-level reports.
Brief complex cyber operational, policy, and risk concepts to GO/FO/SES-level leaders.
Coordinate with senior leaders, military commands, interagency partners, and other stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in relevant field.
At least 8 years of experience in defensive cyberspace operations, critical infrastructure protection, defense industrial base resilience, incident response, or a related field.
Demonstrated ability to provide technical support and advice on defensive cyber capabilities, policies, processes, and operations.
Familiarity with defensive cyber policy development, strategy formulation, and implementation.
At least five years of experience briefing complex cyber operational, policy, and risk concepts to GO/FO/SES-level leaders.
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Ability to interface effectively with senior-level leadership.
Active DoW Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited university.
Experience with cyber security cooperation, whole-of-government cyber initiatives, or defense industrial base policy.
Familiarity with DoW cyber strategy, critical infrastructure protection, and national-level cyber incident response.
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI 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: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00We 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, 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/.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a relevant field
- At least 8 years of experience in defensive cyberspace operations, critical infrastructure protection, defense industrial base resilience, incident response, or a related field
- Ability to provide technical support and advice on defensive cyber capabilities, policies, processes, and operations
- Familiarity with defensive cyber policy development, strategy formulation, and implementation
- At least 5 years of experience briefing complex cyber operational, policy, and risk concepts to GO/FO/SES-level leaders
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Ability to interface effectively with senior-level leadership
- Active Department of War Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
- Master's degree from an accredited university
- Experience with cybersecurity cooperation, whole-of-government cyber initiatives, or defense industrial base policy
- Familiarity with Department of War cyber strategy, critical infrastructure protection, and national-level cyber incident response
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.
