Defensive Cyber Analyst

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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.

• Support the development and update of DoW policy for defensive cyber operations, including defense of critical infrastructure, the defense industrial base, and critical war fighting 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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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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