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# Data Analytics Lead / Active Secret

- **Company:** Peraton Inc
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $216,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Data Architecture, Data Cleansing, Data Retrieval, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Information Systems Security Engineering Professional, Cloud Services, Security Software, Tableau (Software), Data Analytics, Data Management, Cyber Warfare, Splunk, Databricks
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88185635/1

## About the Role

Required:

 * Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 14 years' experience required.
 + An additional 4 years will be considered in lieu of degree/education.
 * Knowledge of Cribl, Splunk, Data Bricks and Tableau.
 * Experience in Cyber Analytics, XDR, and Cloud Data Management.
 * Possess and maintain one of the following certifications:
 + CASP+ CE, CCISO, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CCNP Security, CEH, CFR, CISA, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, Cloud+, CySA+, GCED, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, GSLC, or SCYBER
 * U.S. citizenship required.
 * Active Secret security clearance.
 + The ability to obtain a final Top Secret security clearance.

## Description

In this role, you will integrate and operationalize cybersecurity data, shape future data models, and lead data enablement efforts across the mission. You will guide both technical and analytical teams to ensure data excellence, secure infrastructure development, and effective data management practices.

Your day-to-day may include advising analysts on infrastructure and platform development, meeting with analytical branches to design data management best practices, and driving strategic initiatives that support the mission's cyber operations.

What You'll Do
Manage and mentor the Cyber Data Analytics team, promoting continuous growth, skill development, and consistent value delivery.

 * In partnership with the Data Architect, direct the collection, storage, and management of large cybersecurity datasets while ensuring data integrity and performance.
 * Collaborate with Department stakeholders to maintain the secure handling and management of cyber datasets.
 * Ensure data hygiene, accuracy, and efficiency in data retrieval and analysis.
 * Establish and oversee data governance practices for cybersecurity analytics.
 * Lead initiatives focused on improving data quality, optimization, and processing efficiency.
 * Provide guidance toward the implementation and enhancement of cloud-based cyber analytics platforms and tools.
 * Ensure smooth integration of cloud solutions with existing cybersecurity tools and data infrastructures.
 * Develop and implement strategic direction for the cyber data management domain, aligning efforts to organizational and cybersecurity goals.
 * Work with vendors and third-party partners to enhance tool capabilities and resolve technical challenges.


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