Defensive Cyber Analyst

Parsons; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons seeks a Defensive Cyber Analyst to support Cyber Operations Policy leadership, focusing on defensive cyberspace operations policy, critical infrastructure protection, and cyber incident response initiatives.

The role involves developing policies, briefing GO/FO/SES-level leaders, and coordinating with interagency partners to deter and respond to intrusions, while supporting cyber resilience and risk assessments in a federal solutions context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in relevant field.
• At least 8 years of experience in defensive cyberspace operations, critical infrastructure protection, or 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Defensive cyber operations

Incident response

Policy development

Briefing senior leaders

Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

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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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Security Clearance Requirement:

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 - $196,400.00

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, and 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!

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About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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