Cybersecurity Policy Architect

Parsons; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Cybersecurity Policy Analyst to support a high-visibility cybersecurity mission. The role involves researching, analyzing, interpreting, developing, and implementing cybersecurity policies, procedures, standards, and guidance for a large organization.

The analyst will collaborate with leadership and government stakeholders to translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable guidance, monitor trends, and provide recommendations to strengthen security posture.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required or current
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity policy research and analysis
• Experience researching, interpreting, and applying cybersecurity policies, regulations, standards or directives
• Experience drafting or revising policies, procedures, or executive analytical products
• Strong written and verbal communication for diverse audiences
• Knowledge of governance, risk, compliance, and security control concepts
• Ability to manage multiple policy actions and deadlines
• Experience presenting to leadership and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze Federal, DoD, IC, and organizational cybersecurity policies and standards
• Review and validate policy documents for accuracy, currency, and compliance
• Support policy development across areas such as information security, personnel security, physical security, and more
• Draft policy updates, guidance, SOPs, briefing materials, and executive papers
• Coordinate with cybersecurity experts to validate technical content
• Monitor emerging cybersecurity threats, regulations, and industry practices
• Prepare research summaries, issue papers, and leadership recommendations
• Facilitate policy working groups and stakeholder reviews
• Track policy actions, comments, approvals, and milestones
• Support policy awareness and training activities
• Assist with compliance reviews, vulnerability assessments, and audit responses
• Maintain policy repositories and documentation
• Represent analytical work in customer meetings and forums
• Provide updates on policy risks and dependencies
• Support continuous improvement of governance and policy management processes

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Cybersecurity policy experience

Policy research & analysis

Policy drafting & revisions

Policy briefings & stakeholderEng.

Policy governance & risk concepts

Technical communication to diverse Aud

Policy action management

Microsoft Word/PowerPoint/Excel/ShareP

CISSP/CISM/Security+ or similar

Graduate degree in related field

Education

Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information assurance, information technology, public policy, political science, law, business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Parsons is seeking a Cybersecurity Policy Analyst to support a high-visibility cybersecurity mission. The role involves researching, analyzing, interpreting, developing, and implementing cybersecurity policies, procedures, standards, and guidance for a large organization.

The analyst will collaborate with leadership and government stakeholders to translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable guidance, monitor trends, and provide recommendations to strengthen security posture.