Cyber Threat Operations & Intelligence Analyst

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a talented Threat Operations and Intelligence Cyber Analyst to join our growing team!

In this role you will serve as a subject matter expert with deep domain knowledge in specific threat areas of interest across the globe. You will be responsible for analyzing, correlating, and operationalizing threat intelligence to support proactive defensive cyber activities. This role requires strong analytical skills with an IC mission background, technical expertise, and the ability to communicate complex findings to diverse audiences. You will work in close collaboration with a team of cyber analysts to pinpoint the highest levels of persistent cyber threats 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 in computer science, information systems, network forensics or other data analysis roles.

• 10+ years of experience working in the areas of intelligence, information security, network forensics, insider threat or security operations.

• Specific understanding of key global areas of interest that pose threats to U.S. critical systems as well as an understanding of Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), cyber actor motives and actions in depth.

• Experience with reporting and IC analyst knowledge resources.

• Experience with Elastic/Splunk or other Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) as well as experience creating visualizations and dashboards.

• Exceptional 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.

• Ability to perform log file analysis including creating threat intelligence reports that indicate findings, mitigations, and confidence.

• Vast experience fanning advanced analytics, network diagrams, and other forms of associated knowledge to further understand systems, networks, environments, and adversaries.

• Experience working with IC mission cybersecurity analysts on understanding the adversary and developing mission specific TTPs.

• 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: $157,500.00 - $283,500.00

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.

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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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