Cyber Security Analyst

Peraton Inc
Chantilly, VA, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$135,000.0 - $216,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Android Software Development Apple IOS Software System Penetration Testing Cyber Security Information Systems Computer Engineering Linux Network Security Network Intrusion Detection Systems Technical Data Management Systems Snort (Software)
+6 more
Scripting Malware Reverse Engineering Software Cyber Warfare Splunk Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

Provides technical targeting and all-source intelligence analysis to support the Client across the entire intelligence lifecycle. Delivers expertise in areas such as threat analysis, cybersecurity, signals analysis, and network intrusion, delivering mission-critical support for every aspect of the mission., The Cyber Security Engineer monitors, analyzes, and detects cyber events and incidents within information systems and networks under general supervision. The successful candidate will analyze technical and non-technical data and metadata to determine normal patterns of events, proactively identify abnormalities, and determine root-cause of abnormalities. All team members are expected to positively support a blended environment through excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Scripting?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA, * Must possess an active, current Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph;

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field, or 4 additional years of relevant technical experience may be accepted in lieu of degree;
  • 3+ years of experience across technical competencies, such as: analysis, network engineering, network security, technical collection, penetration testing, red teaming, hardware engineering, software reverse engineering, cyber operations, and/or computer exploitation;
  • 1+ years of experience across three or more of the following: mobile device security, telecommunications protocols, Operating Systems (Linux, Android, Windows, iOS), software reverse engineering, vulnerability assessment, or malware forensics;
  • Familiarity with cyber security tools such as Splunk, Zeek, Snort, etc.
  • Experience working with and analyzing both raw and processed data;
  • Scripting experience;
  • Ability to think critically and analyze technical data in order to uncover critical information and make informed conclusions;
  • Solid organizational skills and the willingness and ability to adapt to dynamic and unexpected customer requirements, * 6+ years of experience across technical competencies, such as: analysis, network engineering, network security, vulnerability assessment, technical collection, penetration testing, red teaming, hardware engineering, software reverse engineering, cyber operations, and/or computer exploitation;
  • 3+ years of experience across three or more of the following: mobile device security, telecommunications protocols, Operating Systems (Linux, Android, Windows, iOS), software reverse engineering, vulnerability assessment, or malware forensics;
  • System administration experience including support to Linux and/or Windows applications;
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCFP, CCSP, CEH, GCFA, GCIA, etc.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Parental leave
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Dental insurance, Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. 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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

About the company

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

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