Peraton is seeking a NOSC Cyber Analyst Junior to support our customer onsite in Arlington, Va. Responsibilities include:
- 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.
Required:
- Requires a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
- Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (CCNA Security, CySA+, CICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP)
- Current DoD 8570 CSSP-Analyst certification. (CEH, CFR, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, SCYBER)
- Requires a BS and 2 years of experience; will consider 4 additional years relevant experience in lieu of BS degree.
- Requires minimum 2 years’ experience in Incident Handling/Incident Response
- Fundamental experience working with DoD / Government Leaders at all levels
- Fundamental experience working CND duties (e.g., Protect, Defend, Respond, and Sustain).
- Fundamental computing system knowledge, particularly networking, including a knowledge of communication protocols and familiarity with common computing security elements such as IDS/IPS systems and firewalls.
- Knowledge of hacker tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP).
- Familiarity with computing security frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain.
- Fundamental experience monitoring intrusion detection and computer defense appliances (Splunk, Elastic), applications, and analysis of associated alerts.
- Fundamental knowledge of advanced threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP)
- Fundamental knowledge of software exploits
- Fundamental experience in analyzing packed and obfuscated code.
- Fundamental experience evaluating packet captures.
- Fundamental technical writing skills
- Fundamental communication skills
- Ability to support the team with investigations
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$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Skills Required
- Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
- Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as CCNA Security, CySA+, CICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP
- Current DoD 8570 CSSP-Analyst certification, such as CEH, CFR, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, or SCYBER
- Bachelor's degree and two years of experience, or four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of the degree
- At least two years of incident handling or incident response experience
- Experience working with DoD or government leaders at all levels
- Experience performing cyber network defense duties, including protect, defend, respond, and sustain functions
- Networking and computing systems knowledge, including communication protocols, IDS/IPS systems, and firewalls
- Knowledge of hacker tactics, techniques, and procedures
- Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain frameworks
- Experience monitoring intrusion detection and computer defense appliances, including Splunk and Elastic, and analyzing alerts
- Knowledge of advanced threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures
- Knowledge of software exploits
- Experience analyzing packed and obfuscated code
- Experience evaluating packet captures
- Technical writing skills
- Communication skills
- Ability to support investigations
Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Peraton and has not been reviewed or approved by Peraton.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as broad, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and specialty programs like virtual physical therapy and surgical/cancer care navigation. Medical coverage is also characterized as a standout part of the overall package in terms of perceived quality.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is repeatedly positioned as a strong component of total rewards. The 401(k) benefit is frequently singled out as one of the most valued parts of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are positioned as robust, including PTO, holidays, paid sick days, and floating holidays, with some roles offering notably generous accrual. Leave breadth is reinforced by related programs such as short/long-term disability and bereavement leave.
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What We Do
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.
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