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. Visitperaton.comto learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a NOSC Cyber Analyst to support our customer onsite in Washington, DC.Coordinate across the enterprise to ensure network security devices are being monitored and are receiving or generating alerts.Identify security risks and exposures, determine causes of security violations, and suggest procedures to halt future incidents and improve security.Perform network traffic analysis utilizing raw packet data, net flow, IDS, IPS and custom sensor output, as it pertains to the cyber security of communications networks.Device monitoring of Tiered alerts for all operational networks.Maintain documentation for processes and procedures.Create incident reports providing both high level and in-depth details for investigations.Lead investigations and mentor junior analysts.Develop training pipeline and brown bag sessions for team cross training.
Qualifications
Requires a Top Secret with SCI eligibility level clearanceMin 2 years with BS/BA; 4 years of additional relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelors degree2 years of Incident Handler/Incident Response experienceAbility to lead cyber investigation and brief updates to customer and team leadRequires current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (CCNA Security, CySA , CICSP, GSEC, Security CE, SSCP)Requires current DoD 8570 CSSP-Analyst certification. (CEH, CFR, CySA , GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, SCYBER)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.