Senior Security Specialist, Global Security
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Job Description:
Parsons is seeking a skilled Security Protective Services & Response Specialist to help protect our people, operations, and reputation by analyzing global threats, supporting crisis response, and strengthening security preparedness.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Support and, when appropriate, lead crisis management and emergency response activities, coordinating with internal teams and external partners.
- Monitor geopolitical developments, security trends, and emerging threats, and produce clear, actionable threat intelligence and analysis.
- Provide investigative and analytical support for security, HR, ethics, and compliance-related matters, ensuring confidentiality and professionalism.
- Serve as a security point of contact for regional and global stakeholders, supporting leaders and functions on security-related issues, travel risk, and protective measures.
- Contribute to international security engagement efforts, including support for high-risk travel, events, and cross-border initiatives.
- Design, support, and participate in tabletop exercises to test and improve crisis management, emergency response, and business continuity capabilities.
- Partner with Business Continuity Management Program (BCMP) stakeholders to align security risk management with continuity planning.
- Develop and deliver training and awareness programs on topics such as travel security, crisis response, workplace security, and threat reporting.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Proven experience in corporate security, intelligence analysis, crisis management, risk management, or a related field, ideally with international exposure.
- Strong understanding of crisis management and emergency response principles in a corporate or institutional environment.
- Demonstrated experience in threat assessment, geopolitical or security analysis, and/or investigative support.
- Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear, concise, and actionable insights.
- Bachelor’s degree in Security Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Intelligence, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Experience in a corporate response, global security operations, or similar function within a multinational organization; law enforcement and/or military experience is a plus.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CPP, PSP, CFE, or relevant intelligence/analytical credentials).
- Experience designing or delivering tabletop exercises and supporting business continuity or crisis management programs.
- Familiarity with legal, regulatory, and cultural environments related to security, privacy, and ethics in multiple regions.
- Multilingual capabilities is a plus.
This position offers an opportunity to significantly influence the organization’s resilience and duty of care by enhancing its ability to anticipate, withstand, and recover from disruptive events. If you are a proactive, analytical, and collaborative security professional with a passion for protecting people, operations, and reputation in a complex global environment, you are encouraged to apply.
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Corporate team.For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00We 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.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!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS
Financial Wellness
We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.
Work Life Harmony
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
Career Development
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.
Veteran Support
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
Mind & Body
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.
Health
Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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