Cybersecurity Technical Analyst

$146,000 - $234,000/Yr

Peraton - Chantilly, VA

posted 6 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Chantilly, VA
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

The Cybersecurity Technical Analyst position at Peraton focuses on advanced cybersecurity analysis related to the client's enterprise networks and systems infrastructure. The role is critical in providing cybersecurity analysis that aids in the detection of malicious activities on the client's networks and systems. This support encompasses a thorough analysis of security architectures and controls, operational processes, and long-term trend analysis to understand potential threats and compromises to the client's enterprise infrastructure. In this role, the analyst will conduct comprehensive analyses of available system security information to identify activities on client networks and systems. This includes detecting, analyzing, and recommending mitigations for cyber threats, utilizing multiple alternative sources of information to enhance the security posture of the client. The analyst will also perform network and systems analysis and research, correlating information through data visualization tools and existing analytical processes to create analytical products that support client systems security monitoring and incident response management. The position requires the analyst to review threat activities based on available information sources, identifying and correlating events and activities to support ongoing processing. Additionally, the analyst will provide cybersecurity awareness feedback and recommendations for improving networks and systems currently deployed or under development, including insights related to incident timelines and impacts. The role also involves developing new methods for threat monitoring and providing senior leadership with briefings and written reports that detail the results of advanced threat analyses.

Responsibilities

  • Provides cybersecurity analysis related to the detection of malicious activity on the client's networks and systems.
  • Conducts comprehensive analysis of available system security information to identify activity on client networks and systems.
  • Detects, analyzes, and recommends mitigations regarding cyber threats to the client networks and systems.
  • Performs client network and systems analysis and research, identifying/correlating information using data visualization tools.
  • Reviews threat activities based on available sources of information and identifies/correlates events and activities.
  • Provides cybersecurity awareness feedback and recommendations for improving networks and systems.
  • Develops new methods of threat monitoring for client networks and systems.
  • Provides client senior leadership with briefings and written reports describing the results of advanced threat analyses.

Requirements

  • Current TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance is required.
  • BA/BS and 11+ years of experience; 4 years additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience supporting client enabled missions including Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA) roles.
  • Experience with data aggregation and analysis tools (e.g., Splunk or Kibana).
  • Basic knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities and applications for data analytics.
  • Experience developing technical requirements and conducting documentation technical reviews.
  • Ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Demonstrated Microsoft Office product skills including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio.
  • Strong written and verbal communications and organizational skills.

Nice-to-haves

  • Foreign language skills.
  • Experience working across organizational boundaries to achieve mission goals.
  • Cybersecurity certifications such as Security, Network, CSSIP, and GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC).

Benefits

  • Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents.
  • 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap.
  • Eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
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