Cyber Threat Analyst

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a Cyber Threat Analyst to join our team. In this role you will identify and assess the capabilities and activities of cyber criminals and/ or foreign intelligence entities.  You will work as part of a team that analyzes disparate data sets to discover and inform cyber operations with the goal to prevent and eradicate threats to critical U.S. systems.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information systems, network forensics or other data analysis roles. 
• Ten plus (10+) years’ experience working in the areas of intelligence, information security, network forensics or insider threat. Exposure to ICS/SCADA is a bonus.
• Ability to understand data in various formats to extract and enrich information to enhance its value.
• Ability to work with development teams and articulate requirements/enhancements to capabilities and tools.
• Experience with XKS creating general queries, fingerprinting, and identifying atypical events.
• 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
• Ability to perform log file analysis including creating threat intelligence reports that indicate findings, mitigations, and confidence.
• 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.

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI security clearance w/ polygraph

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

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.

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—APPLY TODAY!

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