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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with exceptional people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Join a mission-focused team safeguarding the nation’s most critical systems. At Parsons, we bring decades of experience delivering secure, resilient solutions for large-scale, complex organizations. You’ll work alongside experts defending against emerging cyber threats, implementing cutting-edge architectures, and supporting programs of national importance.

We’re seeking cybersecurity professionals at **mid, senior, and lead levels.** Whether you’re guiding a project team, designing enterprise architectures, or leading program-wide cybersecurity strategy, you’ll play a vital role in protecting what matters most.

Minimum Requirements (All Levels)

+ Knowledge of emerging cyber threats and corresponding cyber defense tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)

+ BS degree in a related field (or equivalent experience)

+ **Mid-Level:** ~5–8 years of related experience

+ **Senior:** ~8–10 years of related experience

+ **SME:** 10+ years of related experience with demonstrated progression into leadership roles

+ Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and attaining / maintaining ATOs

+ Strong communication skills to engage technical teams and senior stakeholders

Role Expectations by Level

**Mid-Level Cybersecurity Professional** (~5–8 years)

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain compliance with relevant frameworks

+ Execute security engineering, monitoring, and analysis tasks

+ Implement established cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards

+ Recommend improvements to security posture based on current threat intelligence

+ Provide RMF expertise to help attain and maintain ATOs

**Senior Cybersecurity Professional** (~8–10 years)

+ Serve as the cybersecurity lead for one or more programs, helping ensure both cybersecurity compliance (RMF), the system is as cybersecure in its design as possible, and helping actively ensure the cybersecurity of deployed systems

+ Shape and influence long-term security policies, architectures, and investments

+ Mentor junior and mid-level team members

+ Interface with leadership to align cybersecurity initiatives with mission priorities

+ Provide RMF expertise to help attain and maintain ATOs

**Cybersecurity Lead / SME** (10+ years)

+ Oversee cybersecurity strategy and program execution for large organizations (1,000+ personnel)

+ Lead teams of 10+ cybersecurity professionals across multiple disciplines and locations

+ Direct enterprise-wide incident response and risk management program

+ Shape and influence long-term security policies, architectures, and investments

+ Act as the primary liaison with executive leadership and key stakeholders on cybersecurity matters

+ Provide RMF expertise to help attain and maintain ATOs

Preferred Qualifications

+ A cybersecurity certification such as CISSP

+ Proven experience providing cybersecurity and/or cyber defense support to large, complex organizations

+ Experience in high-availability and mission-critical operational environments

+ Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture principles and cloud security strategies

+ Experience with and/or knowledge of FAA systems

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: $86,700.00 - $151,700.00

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, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 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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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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