Target Analyst Reporter (TAR)

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Linthicum, MD, USA
In-Office
112K-196K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Produce intelligence reporting on target vulnerabilities for DOD/Intel customers by researching, analyzing, and reporting SIGINT and IA findings. Support network exploitation, vulnerability assessment, pen testing, incident response, and forensics. Ensure quality control, compliance with legal/regulatory policies, and mentor review of sensitive analytic products.
Summary Generated by Built In
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At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

 

Job Description:

Ready to be part of a cutting edge growing Cyber Security project that is making a huge impact on the DOD/Intel community? This exciting role is part of a large team researching vulnerabilities of large scale systems and developing assessments which are briefed to high level Government officials.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for producing intelligence products to customers by researching, analyzing, and reporting intelligence via appropriate reporting vehicles. Support Signals Intelligence, Information Assurance and Computer Network Operations. Prioritize, assess, evaluate and report information obtained from passive and active collection, network evaluation and analysis, and from collateral sources (ie MASINT, IMINT, HUINT, Open Source, etc). Issue products that relay developments, trends, indications, warnings, and/or situational awareness regarding specific targets. Perform content quality control and/or product releaser functions for customer reports.

Qualifications:

  • TS/SCI with Polygraph required

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in 2 of the following areas: ( (BS Degree in STEM will account for 4 years)

    • Computer Network Exploitation

    • Vulnerability Assessment

    • Penetration Testing

    • Incident Response

    • Network and/or server forensics

    • Cryptanalytic work in military or intelligence community organization

    • Cryptology in military or intelligence community organization

  • Minimum two (2) years of experience in one (1) or more of the following:

    • Development of exploits for Microsoft Windows operating systems

    • Development of exploits for UNIX operating systems

    • Development of exploits for personal computer device/mobile device operating systems (e.g., Android, Blackberry, iPhone, and iPad)

    • Software Reverse Engineering to include use of code disassemblers (e.g., IDA Pro) and debugging unknown code (e.g. Ollydbg)

    • Analysis of code in memory, including analysis of RAM snapshots, Windows crash dump files, and/or UNIX kernel dumps

    • Implementing networks with IPv6 protocols

  • Minimum one (1) year of experience in two (2) or more of the following:

    • File Hashing and Fuzzy File   Hashing (e.g., ssdeep, fciv, and md5deep)

    • Commercial, open source or GOTS tools for intrusion detection (e.g., Snort, BroIDS)

    • Packet capture/evaluation (e.g., tcpdump, ethereal/wireshark, NOSEHAIR)

    • Network mapping/discovery (e.g.,nmap, TRICKLER)

    • Industry standard system/network tools (e.g., netcat, netstat, traceroute, rpcinfo, nbtscan, snmpwalk, Sysinternals suite)

Proven Experience needed:

  • Synthesizing information from multiple sources

  • Writing, editing, or producing senior level technical / analytic reports products related to signals intelligence or information assurance

  • Reviewing products to ensure conformance to Reporting standards

  • Experience handling sensitive reporting and checking of work products prior to dissemination

  • Complying with legal and regulatory intelligence and information assurance policies required for selector targeting, collection, processing, etc.

  • Provide guidance, mentoring, feedback on written reports

  • Communicating target and/or technical information in a manner that satisfies customer requirements and needs in accordance with policies

  • Recognizing the relevance of findings by extracting contextual intelligence information from various sources

  • Techniques and tools for collecting, analyzing and documenting information

  • Compliance Review ( standards, laws, directives)

  • Excellent analysis, problem solving, critical thinking skills

  • Must be able to work independently; Ability to multi task

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

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 - $196,400.00

We 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 with Polygraph
  • Minimum 7 years experience in at least two: Computer Network Exploitation, Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, Network/server forensics, Cryptanalytic/cryptology work in military or intelligence organization (BS in STEM may count as 4 years)
  • Minimum 2 years experience in one or more: exploit development for Windows/UNIX/PC/mobile, software reverse engineering (e.g., IDA Pro, Ollydbg), memory/crash dump analysis, IPv6 implementation
  • Minimum 1 year experience in two or more: file hashing/fuzzy hashing (ssdeep, fciv, md5deep), intrusion detection tools (Snort, BroIDS), packet capture/evaluation (tcpdump, Wireshark), network mapping/discovery (nmap), or industry standard network/system tools (netcat, netstat, traceroute, rpcinfo, nbtscan, snmpwalk, Sysinternals)
  • Experience synthesizing information from multiple sources and producing senior-level technical/analytic SIGINT or information assurance reports
  • Experience reviewing products for reporting standards, handling sensitive reporting, and performing compliance review with legal/regulatory intelligence and IA policies
  • Proven ability to provide guidance, mentoring, and feedback on written reports
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work independently and multitask

Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Parsons Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Parsons Corporation.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Centreville, VA
14,420 Employees
Year Founded: 1944

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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