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Lead Cybersecurity Threat Analyst

2 months ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Peraton Full time
Position Overview

As a key member of our cybersecurity team, you will play a vital role in safeguarding our systems and data from potential threats. Your expertise will contribute to the enhancement of our security posture and the protection of sensitive information.

Key Responsibilities

Your primary duties will include:

  • Conducting thorough assessments of vulnerabilities, evaluating their exploitability, and documenting findings along with recommended actions to improve security measures.
  • Engaging in daily research on cyber threats and sharing insights with the organization to ensure awareness of current adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures.
  • Assessing security configurations of systems, detecting intrusions, and performing root cause analyses on security incidents.
  • Analyzing complex software systems to understand their functionality and intent.
  • Resolving intricate malware and intrusion challenges.
  • Contributing to the design and implementation of countermeasures and tools tailored for Cyber and Information Operations.
  • Developing analytics within a SIEM framework to identify patterns, anomalies, and indicators of compromise, thereby alerting incident response teams.
  • Preparing and delivering technical reports and presentations to stakeholders.
  • Documenting and vetting identified vulnerabilities for operational application.
  • Supporting various segments of the Defensive Cyber Operations team in analytical tasks as needed.
  • Traveling to client locations to conduct network security evaluations.
  • Generating reports on vulnerabilities to enhance client awareness and bolster their cybersecurity defenses.
Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

  • Active Top-Secret/SCI clearance.
  • At least 8 years of experience with a BS/BA; 6 years with an MS/MA; or 3 years with a PhD.
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification.
  • GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) certification.
  • Possession of DoD M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II Baseline Certification.
  • Ability to obtain an ITIL Foundations Certification within 90 days of hire.
  • Comprehensive understanding of Defensive Cyber Operations.
  • Solid knowledge of common ports and protocols related to system and network services.
  • Experience in packet capture and network packet analysis.
  • Familiarity with intrusion detection systems such as Snort, Suricata, and Zeek.
  • Experience with SIEM platforms like Splunk, ArcSight, or Elastic.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • DoD 8570 IAT III certifications (CISSP, CASP, CISA, GCED, GCIH).
  • Experience in creating complex dashboards, reports, and automated searches in SIEM tools.
  • Proficiency in analyzing packets using Arkime.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Windows event IDs.
  • Experience with Linux audit log analysis.
  • Familiarity with Git and Visual Studio Code.
  • Proficiency in one or more scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.

Company Overview

Peraton is a leading national security company committed to addressing significant missions across various domains, including land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. We provide innovative solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies, serving as a trusted partner to government agencies and the U.S. armed forces. Our team is dedicated to tackling the most challenging issues to ensure safety and security worldwide.

Compensation Range

The typical salary range for this position is $146,000 - $234,000, reflecting the level of experience and other relevant factors.