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Cybersecurity Professionals Mid to Subject Matter Expert Level (Washington)

Parsons CorporationWashington, DC, US

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Cybersecurity Professional

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) :

BS degree in a related field (or equivalent experience)
Mid-Level : ~58 years of related experience
Senior : ~810 years of related experience
SME : 10+ years of related experience with demonstrated progression into leadership roles
Proven experience providing cybersecurity and / or cyber defense support to large, complex organizations
Knowledge of emerging cyber threats and corresponding cyber defense tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Strong communication skills to engage technical teams and senior stakeholders
Ability to work in highly regulated, mission-critical environments

Role Expectations by Level :

Mid-Level Cybersecurity Professional (~58 years)

Execute security engineering, monitoring, and analysis tasks

Implement established cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards

Contribute to incident response, vulnerability assessments, and remediation efforts

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

Recommend improvements to security posture based on current threat intelligence

Senior Cybersecurity Professional (~810 years)

Lead complex cybersecurity projects from design through implementation

Develop and optimize enterprise cybersecurity architectures and roadmaps

Mentor junior and mid-level team members

Serve as a subject matter expert in specialized domains (e.g., network defense, application security, threat hunting)

Interface with leadership to align security initiatives with mission priorities

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 programs

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

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

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or other federal cybersecurity programs

Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent

Experience in high-availability and mission-critical operational environments

Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture principles and cloud security strategies

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.

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Subject Matter Expert • Washington, DC, US