Cyber Security Analyst

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst:

 

Detects, mitigates, and analyzes threats. 

Conducts research and evaluates technical and all-source intelligence with specific emphasis on user behavior and patterns in a dynamic and changing mission environment. 

Analyzes technical and non-technical data and metadata to determine normal patterns of events, pro-actively identify abnormalities, and determine root-cause of abnormalities. Correlates threat data from various sources.

Prepares assessments and presentations of analyses and findings. Develops and maintains analytical procedures to meet changing requirements and ensure maximum operations. Collects data using a combination of standard intelligence methods and business processes. Produces high-quality papers, presentations, recommendations, and findings for senior intelligence officials.

Qualifications

Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA

 

TS/SCI w Poly 

 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in related technical field from an accredited college/university
• 6+ years' experience in three or more of the following: analysis, network engineering, network security, offensive experience, technical collection, penetration testing, “red teaming,” hardware engineering, software reverse engineering, and computer exploitation. Four (4) years of additional relevant experience can be substituted for the degree requirement.
• 3+ years’ experience in three of more of the following: mobile device security, telecommunications protocols, Operating Systems (e.g., Linux and Windows), software reverse engineering, computer forensics, network analysis, vulnerability assessment, or malware forensics
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Splunk)

 

Desired Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications: CISSP, CCFP, CCSP, CEH, GCFA, GCIA
• Experience with SIEM applications (e.g., Splunk)
• Experience analyzing raw network logs

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.