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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an experienced Forensics Analysis Lead to lead a team of cyber forensics professionals delivering high-impact analysis in support of critical mission objectives. This is an opportunity to combine hands-on cyber forensics knowledge with leadership, mentorship, and process improvement in an environment where technical excellence and mission success go hand in hand.
In this role, you will lead a team responsible for performing host-based forensic analysis across a range of operating systems, identifying and interpreting key forensic artifacts, and producing high-quality technical reporting to support customer objectives. You will help ensure the team applies sound forensic methodology, maintains technical rigor, and adapts as new tools, technologies, and tradecraft emerge. Your leadership will be essential in driving consistency, quality, and mission impact across the team’s forensic efforts.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of deep technical expertise and people leadership. You will work closely with a highly capable team of cyber forensics analysts, providing day-to-day leadership, mentorship, and support while helping team members grow their skills and advance their careers. You’ll also play an important role in shaping processes, improving analysis workflows, and identifying opportunities to enhance technical performance over time.
You’ll be joining Parsons’ local Analytics & Engineering team, a community known for its strong culture of defensive cyber operations, technical excellence, and collaboration. We invest in both mission success and team connection through regular social events, technical talks, training sessions, and hands-on innovation activities — including engagement through our Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Lab in Columbia, MD. From team lunches and ice cream socials to family-friendly seasonal events and technical learning opportunities, we work hard to create an environment where people can do meaningful work and genuinely enjoy being part of the team.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead a team performing advanced cyber forensics analysis in support of customer mission requirements
- Oversee host-based forensic analysis across multiple operating systems and environments
- Guide the identification, collection, examination, and interpretation of forensic artifacts
- Ensure the team produces clear, accurate, and actionable technical reports on forensic findings
- Mentor analysts and foster continued technical development and career growth across the team
- Promote forensics best practices, technical rigor, and continuous process improvement
- Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies to strengthen forensic capabilities
- Partner with technical leadership and stakeholders to ensure high-quality analysis and mission success
- Help develop a collaborative, high-performing team culture centered on excellence and innovation
What Required Skills You’ll Bring
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- GCFE or equivalent cyber forensics certification
- Bachelors and 8+ years (or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree) of hands-on experience conducting host-based forensic examinations across Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems
- 3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role, responsible for managing a team of forensic analysts, assigning cases, and performing technical peer review of forensic reports
- Demonstrated experience within the last three years supporting a laboratory accredited under ISO/IEC 17025, including SOP development, internal audits, and quality assurance procedures
- Strong understanding of digital forensic methodologies, investigative techniques, and reporting standards
- Ability to lead technical teams in a dynamic cybersecurity environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
What Desired Skills You’ll Bring
- Experience leading cyber forensics teams supporting Government or national security missions
- Experience working across multiple operating systems and diverse technical environments
- Strong knowledge of forensic tools, workflows, and artifact analysis techniques
- Proven success improving technical processes, analysis quality, and team performance
- Passion for mentoring, coaching, and developing highly technical cyber professionals
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: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00We 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
- GCFE or equivalent cyber forensics certification
- Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of hands-on host-based forensic examination experience, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
- Experience conducting forensic examinations across Windows, Linux, and macOS
- At least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role managing forensic analysts, assigning cases, and conducting technical peer review of forensic reports
- Experience within the last three years supporting a laboratory accredited under ISO/IEC 17025
- Experience developing standard operating procedures, conducting internal audits, and performing quality assurance procedures
- Strong understanding of digital forensic methodologies, investigative techniques, and reporting standards
- Ability to lead technical teams in a dynamic cybersecurity environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience leading cyber forensics teams supporting government or national security missions
- Experience working across multiple operating systems and diverse technical environments
- Strong knowledge of forensic tools, workflows, and artifact analysis techniques
- Demonstrated success improving technical processes, analysis quality, and team performance
- Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing technical cybersecurity professionals
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.
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