Cyber Security Analyst

Responsibilities

Peraton is currently seeking to hire a Cyber Security Analyst to become a part of Peraton’s Department of State (DoS) Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission (DSCM) program providing leading cyber and technology security experience to enable innovative, effective and secure business processes. 

 

Location: Rosslyn, VA; Hybrid /  Flexible for occasional telework – must be local to work location.

 

In this role, you will:

• Need to be able to identify APT activity and recommend mitigation procedures.
• Be familiar with MITRE Attack Framework and Diamond Modeling.
• Design and define system architecture for new or existing complex computer systems.
• Determine systems specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility and maintenance of system security.
• Successfully coordinate design of subsystems and integration of total system.
• Identify, analyze, and be able to resolve program support deficiencies.
• Develop and recommend corrective actions.
• Be proficient in providing technical guidance for database administrators and software developers.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelors in Science, IT or related fields and 2 years of overall cyber experience
• Possess or be able to obtain one of the following certifications within 6-months of start date: 
  • CAP; CASP+ CE; CCISO; CCNA-Security; CISM; CISSP (or Associate); CND; CSSLP; CySA+; GICSP; GSEC; GSLC; Security+ CE; SSCP
• Experience in domain and virus detections tools. 
• U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility security clearance. 

Desired: 

• Expertise in and with Domain Tools & Virus detection.
• IAT Level II Qualification with: 
  • GCIH
  • CYSA
  • FOR578

Peraton Overview

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

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.