Cybersecurity Analyst

About the role

Parsons is a leader in developing cutting‑edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community, with a Space Operations directorate focused on making America the undisputed leader in space. The Cybersecurity Analyst will join an Agile engineering team supporting critical mission applications for the space community, conducting system vulnerability assessments, using enterprise scan tools to discover and report findings, and helping protect IT infrastructure from cyber threats in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system vulnerability assessments using enterprise scan tools to discover and report findings to program owners.
• Support the development of critical mission applications for the space community as part of an Agile engineering team.
• Monitor and protect IT infrastructure from cyber threats.
• Maintain the integrity and security of systems running Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
• Implement and execute patch management policies and procedures across multiple operating systems and hardware devices.
• Apply Information Assurance policies and ensure program security policy compliance.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with team members through strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Adapt quickly to new tools and concepts in a fast‑paced, flexible environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related technical field; minimum 2 years of experience (additional relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of degree).
• U.S. Citizenship required due to federal government contract requirements.
• Ability to maintain Information Assurance policies and ensure program security policy compliance.
• Ability to maintain the integrity and security of systems running Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
• Practical experience implementing and executing patch management policies and procedures across multiple operating systems and hardware devices.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management, risk management framework, networking protocols, cryptography, and secure communications methods.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, flexible environment and able to learn new tools and concepts quickly.

Skills

• Experience assessing and implementing STIGs/SRGs and vendor hardening guidance.
• Familiarity with enterprise security tools.
• Technical understanding of network security, cryptography, and cloud security.
• Cybersecurity certification (Security+, CEH, etc.) is a plus.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a security clearance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Holidays.
• Focus on employee wellbeing and growth opportunities.

Pay

Salary range: $88,400.00 – $154,700.00

Schedule

Position located in Colorado Springs; requires working in the office at least 3 days per week.