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Intrusion Analyst – (Several Levels)

Parsons Corporation

Baltimore, MD

Onsite · Mid · Full-time

The Role

This position involves examining network intrusions, malicious activity, and compromised systems to identify indicators of compromise, lateral movement, and persistence mechanisms. Analysts perform evidence triage, artifact interpretation, timeline reconstruction, and produce detailed malware analysis reports while maintaining strict chain-of-custody procedures.

Skills & Experience

Requires an active Secret clearance (Top Secret/SCI preferred), a relevant degree or equivalent experience, and two to twelve years of hands-on digital forensics or intrusion analysis experience depending on level. Skills include forensic imaging, hashing, anti-forensic detection, scripting, and evidence documentation.

Who It Suits

Suited to cleared digital forensics or intrusion analysis professionals at various career stages, from early-career analysts to seasoned experts comfortable supporting investigations, quality assurance, and occasional expert-witness testimony.

Typical advertised salary for Digital Forensics roles in United States: $92,000–$154,000 (median $122,000 — from 221 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).

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Listed: 21 Oct 2026