NOSC Cyber Analyst Junior

Job Locations US-VA-Arlington

Peraton is seeking a NOSC Cyber Analyst Junior 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.

Required:

• Requires a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• 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)
• Requires a BS and 2 years of experience; will consider 4 additional years relevant experience in lieu of BS degree.
• Requires minimum 2 years' experience in Incident Handling/Incident Response
• Fundamental experience working with DoD / Government Leaders at all levels
• Fundamental experience working CND duties (e.g., Protect, Defend, Respond, and Sustain).
• Fundamental 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.
• Fundamental experience monitoring intrusion detection and computer defense appliances (Splunk, Elastic), applications, and analysis of associated alerts.
• Fundamental knowledge of advanced threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP)
• Fundamental knowledge of software exploits
• Fundamental experience in analyzing packed and obfuscated code.
• Fundamental experience evaluating packet captures.
• Fundamental technical writing skills
• Fundamental communication skills
• Ability to support the team with investigations

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.

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.