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Parsons Oman

DCO Analyst - SME

Parsons Oman, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792

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Job Description Parsons is seeking a talented DCO Analyst – SME with a background in building, maintaining processes and training approaches for MARFORCYBER’s operational APT detection tool. You will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and optimizing user adoption and education, ensuring high user proficiency and gradual system adoption metrics for multiple USMC customers.

Applicants must be able to attend occasional customer meetings in MD.

What You’ll Be Doing

Design role‑based training curriculum for cyber analysts, threat hunters, and incident responders using APT detection tools managed by PdM MCCO on behalf of MFCC

Develop hands‑on lab exercises using realistic APT scenarios and adversary emulation

Create quick reference guides, playbooks, and standard operating procedures

Establish and support train‑the‑trainer programs for distributed training across commands

Provide embedded support during initial operational capability (IOC) periods

Conduct over‑the‑shoulder mentoring during live threat hunting operations

Lead complex investigation walkthroughs demonstrating advanced analytical techniques

Facilitate after‑action reviews that identify training reinforcement needs

Support operational testing and validation of new detection capabilities

Develop use cases and detection logic for high‑priority threat scenarios

Optimize query performance and search efficiency for operational tempo

Train analysts on statistical methods, anomaly detection, and pattern recognition

Bridge communication between data engineers and operational analysts

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

6+ years of DCO experience in a DoD environment

5+ years hands‑on experience with APT detection, threat hunting, or intrusion analysis

3+ years developing and delivering technical training for cyber operations personnel

Demonstrated experience with SIEM, EDR, NDR, and threat intelligence platforms

Background in operational cyber defense (e.g., SOC, DCGS‑A/N, JFHQ‑DODIN, etc.)

Deep understanding of APT tactics, techniques, and procedures (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK framework)

Proficiency with data analytics platforms, such as Splunk, ELK Stack, Chronicle, Sentinel, or similar

Experience with threat intelligence integration and operationalization

Knowledge of packet analysis, log correlation, and behavioral analytics

Familiarity with scripting/query languages, such as SPL, KQL, SQL, Python

Excellent problem‑solving skills, to include analytical and troubleshooting abilities, with a strong attention to detail

Travel 20% of the time to meet with customers and perform on‑site support activities

Active TS/SCI with Poly is required

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

Experience with DoD requirements development processes

Background supporting USCYBERCOM, Service Cyber Components, or NSA/CSS

Prior military cyber operations experience (e.g., 17X, 1B4, CTN, 17C, etc.)

Experience with learning management systems and training effectiveness measurement

Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design

Familiarity with Agile/SAFe methodologies for capability delivery

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

Salary Range: $86,700.00 – $151,700.00

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.

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/.

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