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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a Cyber Sensors Training Manager to join our amazing team.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities Include:

Training Plan Development & Curriculum Management

• Develop and maintain comprehensive, role-based training plans aligned to evolving mission objectives and capability roadmaps.
• Create and update instructional materials (presentations, SOPs, quick reference guides, interactive labs, videos) for operator, analyst, and system administrator roles.
• Maintain a centralized and version-controlled repository of all training content in coordination with program leads and technical teams.

Instructional Delivery

• Deliver hands-on, instructor-led, and virtual training sessions for USCYBERCOM components, CPTs, Red/Blue teams, and DCO elements.
• Conduct "train-the-trainer" engagements to support organic training capacity within operational units.
• Provide direct support to operators during initial fielding and familiarization of new sensor capabilities, including AI-enabled analytic tools.
• Gather operational needs and coordinate with PCTE on best options to provide virtual, CBTs, and effective assisted training environments.

AI and Advanced Tool Familiarity

• Train users on AI/ML-assisted sensor analysis platforms, anomaly detection tools, and behavior-based threat detection models.
• Integrate awareness of model limitations, confidence thresholds, and human-in-the-loop decision workflows.
• Contribute to curriculum that contextualizes AI within defensive cyber operations, ensuring operator trust and appropriate use.

Exercise & Operational Integration

• Support the planning and execution of training injects and real-world simulations during joint cyber exercises (e.g., Cyber Flag, Cyber Shield, DCO-Ds).
• Integrate sensor tools, data collection workflows, and analytics pipelines into blue team exercise lanes and scenario-based events.
• Capture and integrate exercise feedback into future training and capability development plans.

Strategic Planning & Stakeholder Engagement

• Align training efforts with broader strategic goals of USCYBERCOM Sensors Program and J9 Innovation initiatives.
• Interface with Program Managers, Solution Architects, and Capability Developers to track emerging releases and required skillsets.
• Contribute to strategic workforce development roadmaps and readiness reporting.

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI w/ polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer and Information Technology, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Instructional Design, or related field (or equivalent military/technical experience) with 12 years experience or Masters and 10 years experience.
• 5+ years in technical training, cyber operations, or systems engineering with a focus on cybersecurity tools or sensor platforms.
• Experience developing and delivering training for DoD, IC, or other government stakeholders.
• Familiarity with cyber sensor systems, including packet capture, endpoint telemetry, and deployable kits.
• Hands-on experience with training platforms (LMS), collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence), and virtualization/container technologies (VMware, Docker, Kubernetes).

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of AI/ML applications in cyber operations, including model training concepts, automation pipelines, or threat classification.
• Experience supporting USCYBERCOM, DCDC or CPT operations.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, agile delivery models (SAFe), and continuous fielding concepts.
• Certification in Security+, CISSP, CEH, or relevant DoD 8140 training standards.
• Exercise planning or white cell experience (Cyber Flag, JCTD, service-level events).

Desired Attributes:

• Strategic thinker who understands the intersection of capability development, training execution, and mission success.
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Self-motivated and adaptable to evolving requirements, technologies, and operational tempo.
• Passionate about empowering cyber operators and contributing to national defense.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.​

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: $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, 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.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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