Defensive Cyber Analyst

Parsons Corporation
Arlington, TX, United States
2 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$112,200.0 - $196,400.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Cyber Security Decision Support Systems Internet Security Network Security Cybercrime Cyber Warfare

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.

Requirements

  • 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., Analysis Skills, Computer Network Defense (CND), Cyberspace, Decision Support, Defense Intelligence, Government, Incident Response, Insurance, Internet Security, Interpersonal Skills, Law Enforcement, Leadership, Military Commands, Network Security, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Risk, Risk Analysis, Security Attacks, Security Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Strategic Planning, Technical Support, Top Secret Clearance, Writing Skills

Benefits & conditions

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

About the company

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!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., Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer tohttps://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/., Parsons is a technology-driven engineering services firm with more than 70 years of experience in the engineering, construction, technical, and professional services industries. The corporation is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, defense, security, and construction. Parsons delivers design/design-build, program/construction management, systems design/engineering, cyber/converged security, and other professional services packaged in innovative alternative delivery methods to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Company Size: 10,000 employees or more

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