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Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior TTP Researcher (Cloud) to support advanced red team and offensive cyber operations through in-depth research, development, and operationalization of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs. This role focuses on cloud-based cyberspace operations, adversarial emulation, and the development of bespoke offensive capabilities aligned with real-world threat actors.

The ideal candidate has experience working alongside advanced cyber red teams, translating threat research into executable tradecraft, and maintaining awareness of evolving industry and government developments impacting cloud-focused offensive operations.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Conduct advanced TTP research focused on cloud-based adversaries and offensive cyber operations
• Research, develop, and document adversarial TTPs for use in red team assessments and offensive missions
• Support adversarial emulation by mapping real-world threat actor behaviors to operational techniques
• Weaponize and implement n-day vulnerabilities in support of offensive cyber operations
• Design and develop bespoke persistence mechanisms in cloud and hybrid environments
• Analyze industry and government reporting to track emerging cloud threats, techniques, and trends
• Collaborate with red team operators, exploit developers, and mission leads to transition research into operational capabilities
• Produce high-quality technical documentation, tradecraft guidance, and briefings

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• 10-15 years of combined education and experience supporting Cyberspace operations with at least 4 of those years working with: Advanced cyber red teams, Adversarial emulation operations, or Development of TTPs for offensive cyber operations
• Must have Demonstrated experience: Weaponizing and implementing n-day vulnerabilities and developing bespoke persistence methods
• Must have a strong understanding of offensive cyber tradecraft and adversary behaviors
• Demonstrated expertise in cloud-based cyberspace operations and exploitation
• Familiarity with both industry and government developments related to cloud security and offensive cyber operations
• Must be willing to travel 15%- OCONUS and CONUS locations

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Strong industry experience performing advanced TTP research
• Experience supporting Digital Network Exploitation (DNE) activities in cloud environments
• Experience researching or operating against: IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS cloud platforms
• Ability to translate threat intelligence into actionable offensive techniques
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and briefing skills

• Desired Certifications

• Offensive or red team certifications such as: OSCP, OSEP, CRTO; GIAC (GXPN, GPEN); Cloud security certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP security-focused)

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI 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: $120,800.00 - $217,400.00

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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