Cyber Security Analyst Specialist
@ Parsons Corporation

Hybrid
$151,700
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 17 hours ago

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About the Cyber Security Analyst Specialist Role

Parsons Corporation is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst Specialist to help lead the transformation of the nation’s next-generation air traffic control system. Imagine a career where exceptional people work together to enhance safety, improve reliability and security, and modernize critical infrastructure.

Job Description

This role involves protecting systems by defining access privileges, identifying security problems and abnormalities, conducting audits, preparing performance reports, and maintaining security documentation and policies. The Specialist will assist in compliance, track and report security incidents, and support IT disaster recovery efforts.

Responsibilities

  • Define access privileges and control structures.
  • Identify abnormalities and report violations.
  • Assess current security situations and evaluate trends.
  • Conduct periodic audits and report performance.
  • Maintain and monitor security policies and processes.
  • Track and document security incidents.
  • Manage development and maintenance of security systems.
  • Ensure routine IT disaster recovery program checks.

Requirements

Candidates must be US Persons with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, along with 5+ years of experience in IT security monitoring, analysis, and administration. Fundamental TCP/IP knowledge, hands-on experience in intrusion analysis and IDS tools are required.

Benefits

Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, ESOP, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and more.

Key skills/competency

Cyber Security, IT Security, Intrusion Detection, IDS Tools, TCP/IP, Traffic Analysis, Compliance, Audit, Disaster Recovery, Documentation

How to Get Hired at Parsons Corporation

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor it with cyber security keywords and skills.
  • Showcase experiences: Highlight audit and intrusion analysis projects.
  • Research Parsons Corporation: Understand their mission and recent projects.
  • Prepare for technical questions: Review TCP/IP, IDS tools, and security protocols.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review TCP/IP fundamentals.
Practice IDS tools usage.
Analyze network traffic patterns.
Simulate security incident response.

Behavioral Questions

Describe past audit challenges.
Explain teamwork in crisis.
Share a conflict resolution example.
Discuss time management experiences.

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