Cybersecurity Regional Manager

Parsons; United States; Remote; USD 134,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Regional Manager to lead California and West Coast accounts, driving customer engagement and promoting portfolio growth.

You will be a cybersecurity subject matter expert, performing risk assessments, reviewing critical infrastructure designs for compliance with standards such as ISO, APTA, and NERC, and supporting business development with utility and transit clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 10+ years as a technical consultant
• CISSP or GISCP certification is preferred
• Strong cybersecurity principles and technologies understood
• Experience in critical infrastructure cybersecurity, aviation or transportation preferred
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• US Federal security clearance is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead California and West Coast accounts, driving customer engagement and portfolio growth
• Manage cybersecurity and risk assessment projects from initiation to completion
• Perform cybersecurity risk assessments using standards such as NIST
• Review critical infrastructure designs for cybersecurity compliance (ISO, APTA, NERC)
• Prepare briefs, meet stakeholders, and translate requirements into projects
• Improve customers' security posture through policy and procedure guidance
• Act as a cybersecurity SME across Parsons and its ecosystem
• Attend meetings and conferences to promote Parsons cyber services
• Draft briefings and gather industry intelligence
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Client-facing

Cybersecurity

Risk assessment

Public speaking

Communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

CISSP or GISCP

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

The Regional Manager will lead California and West cost accounts, leading customer engagement and promoting portfolio growth.

The Manager will also be a subject matter expert responsible for performing cybersecurity assessments, reviewing critical infrastructure designs for cybersecurity compliance, improving the security posture, and acting as a subject matter expert for cybersecurity across the company and the Parsons ecosystem of customers.

The Manager will also support business development activities with customers in the critical infrastructure sectors to include electric and water utilities, aviation, rail and other transit, public safety, etc. These responsibilities include responding to client proposals requiring cyber services.

Key Responsibilities

• Regional Manager. Lead California and West cost accounts, leading customer engagement and promoting portfolio growth.
• Cybersecurity Services:
  • Work with customers to identify cybersecurity and risk assessment needs and assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
  • Lead and manage cybersecurity and risk assessment projects from initiation through completion, specifically tailored to the customer's operational needs.
  • Perform cybersecurity and risk assessments, applying guidelines, frameworks, or standards as stipulated by the customer, such as those from NIST.
  • Review critical infrastructure designs, including green and brown field construction, for cybersecurity compliance by applying standards applicable to the customer from national and international organizations such as ISO, APTA, and NERC.
  • Meet with internal stakeholders to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project.
  • Improve security posture of customer networks by reviewing customers cybersecurity regulatory controls, standards, policies, plans, and procedures, or write such policies, plans, and other documents according to contract requirements, and providing customers advice and assistance.
  • Act as a subject matter expert for cybersecurity across the company and the Parsons ecosystem of customers.
• Attend national and international meetings and conferences with potential customers and industry representatives to offer Parson's cybersecurity products and services and to maintain technical proficiency.
• Write and present briefings on relevant topics and meet with other attendees and presenters to gather information on industry issues and opportunities for Parsons.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education and Typical Experience - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience 10+ years experience as a technical consultant in a related industry Licenses and Certifications Key Relationships: - Supervision Received - Business Leadership, Sector Manger, PM, Technical Director - Supervision Given - None - Internal Contacts - All Departments - External Contacts - Clients, Subcontractors
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GISCP).
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies.
• Experience with cybersecurity in critical infrastructure environments, preferably in aviation or transportation.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• US Federal security clearance is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• SANS GIAC GSEC | CompTIA Security+ | CISM (in progress) | NIST AI RMF / AI Governanc
• Cybersecurity certifications such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or similar certifications.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity regulatory requirements and standards such as TSA regulations, APTA, DHS/CISA, NIST, ISA/IEC 62443 etc.
• Solid experience in both one-on-one and public speaking, and writing documents for peer and quality control review and accepted by customers
• Experience with clearly and effectively communicating with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders and works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions and services.
• Must be a good listener.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with industry professionals, gather information on industry issues, and identify opportunities for business development.

Travel

• Travel as required by the customer’s contracts/tasks to various locations for assessments, meetings, and other responsibilities as well as for conferences, as discussed above.

Security Clearance Requirement

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions - and to help them see what's next!

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, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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.