Cyber Threat Analyst

Parsons; Maryland; On-site; USD 134,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a talented Cyber Analyst to join our Federal Solutions team. This role focuses on advanced network security analysis, monitoring, and threat detection to prevent threats to critical U.S. systems.

You will lead deep-dive analyses of network traffic and deliver actionable insights to stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, 10+ years of relevant experience, and strong skills in SIEM, PCAP analysis, and signature development.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree, with additional years of experience able to count in lieu of a degree.
• 10+ years of experience, with additional education, training, and certifications able to count towards total years of experience.
• 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.
• Experience with Elastic/Splunk/ or other Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) experience creating visualizations and dashboards.
• 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
• Strong understanding of common attack vectors and network defense strategies.
• Design and implement advanced network monitoring and detection strategies.
• Collaborate with development teams and articulate requirements/enhancements for capabilities, tools and strategies.
• Document findings and create detailed reports to ensure tradecraft is continually updated. Present results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead deep-dive analysis of complex network traffic to assess cyber criminals’ capabilities and activities.
• Provide actionable insights to stakeholders to prevent and eradicate threats to US systems.
• Collaborate with development teams to define requirements for capabilities, tools and detection strategies.
• Document findings and create detailed reports; present results to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Bachelor’s degree / equivalent

10+ years experience

Network protocol analysis

SIEM (Elastic/Splunk)

Wireshark PCAP analysis

Zeek/Snort signatures

Threat detection strategies

Reporting & stakeholder communication

Network monitoring design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Elastic

Splunk

Zeek

Snort

Wireshark

Job description

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.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a talented Cyber Analyst to join our growing team!

This role is suited for candidates with prior analytic experience in network security and network monitoring, providing advanced network protocol analysis and security expertise. This role will lead deep-dive analysis of complex network traffic to assess the capabilities and activities of cyber criminals. Your expertise in networks, telecommunications systems, and protocols will be essential in delivering actionable insights to stakeholders with the common goal to prevent and eradicate threats to critical U.S. systems.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
• Bachelors degree, with additional years of experience able to count in lieu of a degree
• 10+ years of experience, with additional education, training, and certifications able to count towards total years of experience
• 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.
• Experience with Elastic/Splunk/ or other Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) experience creating visualizations and dashboards.
• 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
• Strong understanding of common attack vectors and network defense strategies.
• Design and implement advanced network monitoring and detection strategies.
• Collaborate with development teams and articulate requirements/enhancements for capabilities, tools and strategies.
• Document findings and create detailed reports to ensure tradecraft is continually updated. Present results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00

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
• 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.

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