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# Cyber Vulnerability Analyst

- **Company:** Parsons Corporation
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $148,300.0 - $266,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Software System Penetration Testing, Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Pcap, Log Files, Network Diagrams, Network Forensics, Packet Analyzer, Red Team (Cyber Security), TCP/IP, Wireshark, Snort (Software), Information Technology, Cybercrime, Cyber Warfare
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://parsons.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Search/job/US---MD-Annapolis-Junction/Cyber-Vulnerability-Analyst---Penetration-Tester_R180018-1

## About the Role

* Must have a Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information systems, Information technology, cyber security, network forensics or other data analysis roles.
 * Ten years of experience working in the areas of intelligence, information security, network forensics, insider threat or security operations. Additional education can be counted en lieu of work experience.
 * Deep understanding of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and ability to identify system vulnerabilities in order to communicate defensive recommendations to other analysts.
 * Ability to analyze and correlate threat data from multiple sources.
 * Ability to work with development teams and articulate requirements/enhancements to secure capabilities and tools.
 * Ability to perform log file analysis including creating threat intelligence reports that indicate findings, mitigations, and confidence.
 * Experience fanning advanced analytics, network diagrams, and other forms of associated knowledge to further understand systems, networks, environments, and adversaries.
 * Experience working with IC mission cybersecurity analysts on understanding the adversary and developing mission specific TTPs.
 * Document findings, create detailed reports, and present results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
 * Relevant certifications (e.g., GCTI, OSCP, GIAC, CEH, CRT) are not required but are a plus.
 * 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
 * U.S. Citizenship required.
 * Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph required.

## Description

Parsons is looking for a Cyber Vulnerability Analyst with a background in Red Team/Penetration Testing to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for simulating adversary tactics and working with other threat analyst team members to inform the proactive identification of cyber threats with the goal to prevent and eradicate threats to critical U.S. systems. You will work as part of a team that analyzes disparate data sets to discover and inform cyber operations. This role requires a firm understanding of offensive cyber strategies, adversarial attack methodologies, and defensive strategies.