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# NOSC Cyber Analyst

- **Company:** Peraton Inc
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $128,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Security, Network Forensics, Mitre Att&ck, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Splunk
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17837019?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17837019%2FNosc-Cyber-Analyst-Virginia-Arlington

## About the Role

* Requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
 * Requires 5 years with BS/BA; will consider 4 additional years relevant experience in lieu of BS degree.
 * 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)
 * Minimum 5 years experience in Incident Handling/Incident Response
 * Experience working with DoD / Government Leaders at all levels
 * Experience working CND duties (e.g., Protect, Defend, Respond, and Sustain).
 * Strong 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.
 * Experience monitoring intrusion detection and computer defense appliances (Splunk, Elastic), applications, and analysis of associated alerts.
 * Knowledge of advanced threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP)
 * Knowledge of software exploits
 * Experience in analyzing packed and obfuscated code.
 * Experience evaluating packet captures.
 * Strong technical writing skills
 * Strong communication skills
 * Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
 * Ability to work investigations independently and with the team

## Description

Peraton is seeking a NOSC Cyber Analyst 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.


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