Cyber Security Analyst

Responsibilities

The Cyber Security Analyst will detect, mitigate, and analyze anomalous activity and cyber threats against networks. The successful candidate will be a Splunk power user comfortable creating Splunk dashboards and visualizations. He or she analyzes technical and non-technical data and metadata to determine normal patterns of events, proactively identify abnormalities, and determine root-cause of abnormalities. He or she also researches and analyzes data from a variety of sources and presents findings in clear and concise written reports and communicates through briefings and informal communications to a technical and non-technical audience. The Cyber Security Analyst is expected to positively support a blended government and contractor team environment. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications 

• 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 as equivalent;
• 11+ years experience working in three or more of the following: analysis, network engineering, network security, offensive experience, technical collection, penetration testing, “red teaming”, hardware engineering, software reverse engineering, and computer exploitation;
• 5+ years’ experience working in three of more of the following: mobile device security, telecommunications protocols, Operating Systems (Linux, Android, Windows, iOS), software reverse engineering, computer forensics, network analysis, vulnerability assessment, or malware forensics;
• 3+ years’ experience with scripting language(s), preferably Python;
• Experience with software development or programming languages;
• Experience with database development;
• Proficiency in developing Splunk dashboards and visualizations;
• Demonstrated organizational skills and the willingness and ability to adapt to dynamic and unexpected customer requirements;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proven ability to establish and maintain positive, insightful relationships with customers. 

Desired Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in a relevant technical field; 
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CCFP, CCSP, CEH, GCFA, GCIA, etc. 

Peraton Overview

Peraton 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 and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

Target Salary Range

$146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.