Emerging Threats Cyber Analyst

Parsons; Maryland; On-site; USD 112,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

401(k)

Life insurance

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an Emerging Threats Cyber Analyst for our Federal Solutions team. The role focuses on leading OSINT research, correlating vulnerabilities across critical systems, and forecasting threat impacts. You will mentor analysts, analyze diverse data, and present actionable findings to stakeholders.

A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required. The role entails working on national-scale security concerns with opportunities to influence defense and intelligence missions, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• 7+ years' experience in intelligence, information security, or related fields.
• Experience leading OSINT research and threat correlation.
• Ability to analyze data and forecast threats for critical systems.
• Experience with PCAP analysis and network traffic concepts.
• Ability to mentor and guide other analysts.

Responsibilities

• Lead OSINT research and correlate vulnerabilities across critical systems.
• Use predictive modeling and vulnerability assessments to assess threats.
• Analyze diverse data sources to forecast threats and make recommendations.
• Present results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide other team analysts and share knowledge.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

OSINT research

Threat modeling

Data analysis

Presenting to stakeholders

Mentoring teammates

Network forensics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Wireshark

Zeek

Snort

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 Emerging Threats Cyber Analyst to join our growing team!

What Required Skills You'll Bring :

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
• A Bachelor's Degree and at least 10 years of IT experience.
• Seven (7+) years' experience working in the areas of intelligence, information security, network forensics, insider threat or security operations.
• Lead OSINT research and current world event trends; correlate and translate vulnerabilities across supply chain, defense industrial base and other critical systems of interest.
• Use predictive modeling and conduct vulnerability assessments to assess threat impact to critical national systems of interest.
• Must have the ability to analyze data sets to translate knowledge, forecast threats and make recommendations to other analysts working in IC mission spaces.
• Ability to analyze, correlate, and synthesize threat data from diverse sources.
• Ability to work with development teams and articulate requirements/enhancements to capabilities and tools.
• Document findings and create detailed reports to ensure tradecraft is continually updated. Present results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide other team analysts, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing.
• 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.

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: $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!