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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mid-Level Engineer Analyst / Secret - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $66,000.0 - $106,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management Databases, Cyber Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Network Topologies, Python (Programming Language), System Center Configuration Manager, Nmap, Windows PowerShell, Server Administration, Systems Architecture, TCP/IP, Scripting, Computer Network Technologies, Cyber Threat Analysis, Firewalls (Computer Science), Nessus, CIS Benchmarks, Qualys, Databricks, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=21fb56b9df4508ef ## About the Role * Bachelors degree and 2 years of experience in IT/Network Engineering, Systems Administration, or Cybersecurity. * Possess (or ability to obtain prior to start) and maintain one of the following certifications: + CASP+ CE, CCNA-Security, CISSP (or Associate), CND, CSSLP, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP * Hands-on experience with network/asset discovery tools (e.g., Nmap, Spectr, GhostCrew, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, or similar). * Working knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS). * Practical experience querying/extracting data from Active Directory and/or a CMDB. * Familiarity with Windows Server administration (patch levels, service inventories, configuration review). * Basic understanding of security baseline standards (e.g., NIST, CIS benchmarks). * Understanding of core networking concepts: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewall rule analysis, and common ports/protocols. * Ability to read and interpret system architecture diagrams and network topology maps. * U.S. citizenship required. * Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. Desired Qualifications: * Scripting ability (PowerShell or Python). * Familiarity with Microsoft Azure Resource Manager (ARM) structure, to understand eventual migration target. * Experience supporting federal or Department of State IT environments. * Familiarity with Power Platform, Databricks, or similar enterprise tools. * Active Secret security clearance. ## Description Encompasses technical, engineering, data analytics, cyber security, management, operational, logistical, and administrative support for Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Cyber and Technology Security Directorate in three key offices/functional areas: Cyber Monitoring and Operations, Cyber Threat and Investigations, and Technology Innovation and Engineering State., Peraton is currently seeking to hire a Mid-level Engineer Analyst to support a new initiative focused on moving a client's existing software and applications to a new cloud-based environment (Microsoft Azure)., * The work involves reviewing what software is currently in use, helping set up and configure the new environment, and establishing clear processes for managing it going forward. * Once the new environment is up and running, this person will also be responsible for supporting the ongoing maintenance of the new environment. You Will: * Conduct discovery of software, applications, systems, and networks using automated scanning/discovery/validation tools (e.g., Spectr, GhostCrew, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, or equivalent). * Query and extract asset data from source systems (e.g., Active Directory, SCCM/Endpoint Manager, ServiceNow CMDB). * Perform gap analysis comparing discovered assets against existing documentation/baselines, flagging vulnerabilities, non-compliant configurations, and redundant/duplicate assets. * Support publication of the baseline inventory and participate in continuous validation cycles. * Assist in executing the Operating Model phase once inventory work is complete, supporting environment build-out, migration, and transition activities under senior direction. * Support the Intelligence Integration phase following completion of the Operating Model work, assisting with mapping and documentation of the bi-directional intelligence-sharing model. ## Related Videos - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. 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