Cyber Threat Analyst

Job Description

Parsis is seeking a Cyber Analyst to join our team. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in network security and network monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced network protocol analysis and security expertise
• Lead deep-dive analysis of complex network traffic to assess the capabilities and activities of cyber criminals
• Deliver actionable insights to stakeholders with the common goal to prevent and eradicate threats to critical U.S. systems

Required Skills

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information systems, network forensics or other data analysis roles
• Seven (7+) years’ experience working in the areas of intelligence, information security, network forensics, insider threat or security operations
• Ability to understand data in various formats to extract and enrich information to enhance its value
• 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
• 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
• Document findings and create detailed reports to ensure tradecraft is continually updated
• Present results to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Qualifications

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

Benefits

We offer best-in-class benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Pay

$134,100.00 - $241,400.00

Schedule

Part of our Federal Solutions team

Company Culture

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.

About the Role

Our 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.

Parsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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!