Cybersecurity Lead

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Job Description:

The Manager leads the CyberzcapeTM Security-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform, including defining a go-to-market strategy, developing a product roadmap, identifying customer cyber needs, understanding the competitive landscape for the platform, and implementing an effective marketing and sales plan that will lead to revenue growth for the product line.

The Manger will also be a subject matter expert responsible for performing cybersecurity assessments, reviewing critical infrastructure designs for cybersecurity compliance, improving the security posture, and acting as a subject matter expert for cybersecurity across the company and the Parsons ecosystem of customers. 

The Manager will also support business development activities with customers in the critical infrastructure sectors to include electric and water utilities, aviation, rail and other transit, public safety, etc. These responsibilities include responding to client proposals requiring cyber services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cyberzcape Product Management:
  • Work with Product Marketing, research the cybersecurity industry, and understand the competitive landscape for the Cyberzcape platform.
  • Work with Product Marketing to define a Cyberzcape go-to-market strategy
  • Identify Cyberzcape customer needs and develop a priority list.
  • Working with Product Marketing, implement an effective Cyberzcape marketing and sales plan.
  • Find new leads for Cyberzcape and fill the business development funnel with opportunities for application of Cyberzcape.
  • Conduct industry and market research to stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and potential opportunities for Cyberzcape.
  • Participate in business development, capture, and proposal development activities in the USA and Canada for sales of Cyberzcape, either as a separate order or as part of a larger project, either internal to Parsons or as a teammate of a partner company.
  • Update the VP and ParsonsX management team, and executives as needed, on each of the above topics, providing plans, objectives, status, product management needs, and roadblocks to success.
• Cybersecurity Services:
  • Work with customers to identify cybersecurity and risk assessment needs and assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
  • Lead and manage cybersecurity and risk assessment projects from initiation through completion, specifically tailored to the customer's operational needs.
  • Perform cybersecurity and risk assessments, applying guidelines, frameworks, or standards as stipulated by the customer, such as those from NIST.
  • Review critical infrastructure designs, including green and brown field construction, for cybersecurity compliance by applying standards applicable to the customer from national and international organizations such as ISO, APTA, and NERC.
  • Meet with internal stakeholders to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project.
  • Improve security posture of customer networks by reviewing customers cybersecurity regulatory controls, standards, policies, plans, and procedures, or write such policies, plans, and other documents according to contract requirements, and providing customers advice and assistance.
  • Act as a subject matter expert for cybersecurity across the company and the Parsons ecosystem of customers.
• Attend national and international meetings and conferences with potential customers and industry representatives to offer Parson’s cybersecurity products and services and to maintain technical proficiency.
• Write and present briefings on relevant topics and meet with other attendees and presenters to gather information on industry issues and opportunities for Parsons.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in solutioning for  Cybersecurity programs related to critical infrastructure such as rail, airports, utilities, or similar.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field or equivalent (4) added years of experience in the field.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GISCP).
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies.
• Experience with cybersecurity in critical infrastructure environments, preferably in aviation or transportation.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• US Federal security clearance is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Cybersecurity certifications such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or similar certifications.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity regulatory requirements and standards such as TSA regulations, APTA, DHS/CISA, NIST, ISA/IEC 62443 etc.
• Solid experience in both one-on-one and public speaking, and writing documents for peer and quality control review and accepted by customers
• Experience with clearly and effectively communicating with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders and works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions and services.
• Must be a good listener.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with industry professionals, gather information on industry issues, and identify opportunities for business development.

Travel:

• Travel as required by the customer’s contracts/tasks to various locations for assessments, meetings, and other responsibilities as well as for conferences, as discussed above.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range:

$128,700.00 - $231,700.00

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!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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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