Parsons

Cyber Threat Analyst

Parsons$112K — $196K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
  • Bachelor’s Degree or years of experience equivalently counted
  • 8+ years of relevant experience with possible education/certifications counting toward this total
  • Ability to interpret and enhance diverse data formats
  • Experience with SIEM tools like Elastic or Splunk for visualizations
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP protocols and PCAP analysis in Wireshark
  • Experience writing signatures in Zeek or Snort

Responsibilities

  • Provide in-depth analysis of network traffic to combat cyber threats
  • Lead efforts to assess cyber criminal capabilities and activities
  • Design monitoring systems for advanced network detection
  • Collaborate with development teams to define technical requirements
  • Document findings and present insights to stakeholders
  • Drive continuous improvement in threat detection practices
  • Create detailed reports to keep tradecraft updated

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible work schedules for work-life balance
Full Job Description

Job Description:

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

In this role you will provide advanced network protocol analysis and security expertise. You 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

  • Bachelor’s Degree, with additional years of experience able to count in lieu of a degree.  

  • 8+ years of experience, with additional education 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 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.

  • Ability to document findings and create detailed reports to ensure tradecraft is continually updated, as well as 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: $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!

About Parsons

Parsons Corporation is a technology-driven engineering services firm with more than 70 years of experience in the engineering, construction, technical, and professional services industries. The corporation is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, defense, security, and construction. Parsons delivers design/design-build, program/construction management, systems design/engineering, cyber/converged security, and other professional services packaged in innovative alternative delivery methods to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, defense, security, and construction. Parsons delivers design/design-build, program/construction management, systems design/engineering, cyber/converged security, and other professional services packaged in innovative alternative delivery methods to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Learn more about Parsons
Size
15,500 employees
Market Cap
$4.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$98.5 million
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+3.8%
Revenue
$3.9 billion
NASDAQ

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