Job Information
Parsons Corporation Red Cyber Space Operator in Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Top Secret SCI
Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION
Red Cyber Space Operator (RCSO)
SUMMARY
Are you ready for a challenge that will keep you on the cutting edge of cyber-security while supporting multidisciplinary mission assurance / vulnerability assessments on critical mission systems? Parsons provides comprehensive cyber security expertise for national defense programs and is seeking employees with an eye for detail, a drive to succeed, and a passion for ensuring mission success.
The Red Cyber Space Operator is an integral member of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Red Assessment Team. The DoD’s premier Red Assessment Team is unique in that it performs assessments from an adversarial perspective, emulating the full spectrum of identified capabilities from lone actor to the well-financed terrorist organization to the foreign intelligence entities to demonstrate exploitation of vulnerabilities. The RCO will help build the organization’s red cyber capability—as part of both the Red and White cells—and capacity in support of the Certification and Accreditation (C&A) process.
Assessment teams may deploy to high threat but permissive environments anywhere in the world. CONUS and OCONUS travel for durations of up to two weeks per trip.
Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance eligibility required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Emulate a potential adversary’s offensive cyberspace operations and exploitation techniques against a targeted mission, system, network, component, or capability
Use information gathered from readily available open source internet resources to identify exposed or compromised information, vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations
Employ tools against identified compromises to demonstrate a loss of confidence in the target’s functional and security posture forcing the target to operate in a degraded, disrupted, or denied cyber environment
Work closely with Red Cyber Analysts to identify targets, research, scan, and map networks
When authorized, demonstrate a potential adversary’s offensive-based cyberspace operations or intelligence collection capabilities against a targeted mission or capability in accordance with ethical hacking principles and in compliance with U.S. Cyber Command Standing Ground Rules
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in a Computer Science, Computer Forensics, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; commensurate operational experience can serve as a substitute for degree requirements
Possess a minimum of 5 years operational experience in the military, other Federal Government, or comparable civilian position in Cyberspace Operations (Offensive Cyberspace Operations, Defensive Cyberspace Operations, and Cyberspace Exploitation), Cyber Red Team, Penetration Testing, and/or Information Operations (IO)
Possess IAT Level II and CSSP Auditor certifications as defined and 8570.01-M, or ability to obtain certifications within 180 days of hire
GICSP, GCIP, GRID, or ISA/IEC desirable
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Possess a minimum of five years demonstrated experience using open source tools and operating systems or hold a comparable Linux certification
Possess working knowledge of DoD’s Cybersecurity Vulnerability Alert and Incident Response process
Possess a working knowledge of computer network vulnerability/compliance analysis software
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Possess expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) to prepare presentations, reports, and white papers
Must be able to obtain, maintain and/or currently possess a security clearance.
The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by federal, state, provincial or local mandates or customer requirements.
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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