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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for a talented Emerging Threats Cyber Analyst to join our growing team!
This role is suited for candidates with prior experience performing cybersecurity threat analysis focused on new or evolving cyber threats including new tactics posed by Advanced Persistent Threats. In this role, you will conduct research and maintain an in-depth understanding of emerging cyber threats, contribute to detection strategies, and support a team of threat analysts with the common goal of eradicating vulnerabilities to critical U.S. systems.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
- A Bachelor’s Degree and at least 10 years of IT experience.
- Seven (7+) years’ experience working in the areas of intelligence, information security, network forensics, insider threat or security operations.
- Lead OSINT research and current world event trends; correlate and translate vulnerabilities across supply chain, defense industrial base and other critical systems of interest.
- Use predictive modeling and conduct vulnerability assessments to assess threat impact to critical national systems of interest.
- Must have the ability to analyze data sets to translate knowledge, forecast threats and make recommendations to other analysts working in IC mission spaces.
- Ability to analyze, correlate, and synthesize threat data from diverse sources.
- Ability to work with development teams and articulate requirements/enhancements to capabilities and tools.
- Document findings and create detailed reports to ensure tradecraft is continually updated. Present results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Mentor and guide other team analysts, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing.
- Ability to understand data in various formats to extract and enrich information to enhance its value.
- Experience with XKS creating general queries, fingerprinting, and identifying atypical events.
- Understanding of TCP/IP communication protocols and packet flows based on IP traffic; analysis of Packet Capture (PCAP) traffic in Wireshark
- Familiarity writing signatures in Zeek and/or Snort.
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: $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
- Active Top Secret SCI security clearance with polygraph
- Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of IT experience
- Seven (7+) years' experience in intelligence, information security, network forensics, insider threat, or security operations
- Lead OSINT research and correlate vulnerabilities across supply chain and critical systems
- Use predictive modeling and conduct vulnerability assessments to assess threat impact
- Ability to analyze large data sets, forecast threats, and make recommendations to analysts
- Ability to analyze, correlate, and synthesize threat data from diverse sources
- Ability to work with development teams and articulate requirements/enhancements to tools
- Document findings, create detailed reports, and present results to varied stakeholders
- Mentor and guide other team analysts
- Experience with XKS creating queries, fingerprinting, and identifying atypical events
- Understanding of TCP/IP protocols and packet flows; analysis of PCAP traffic in Wireshark
- Familiarity writing signatures in Zeek and/or Snort
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.
