Cyber Data Analytics Lead

Peraton; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton’s Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission program seeks a Data Analytics Lead to drive data enablement, governance, and secure analytics. The role focuses on operationalizing cybersecurity data, shaping data models, and leading both technical and analytical teams from Rosslyn, VA.

You will guide data infrastructure, cloud integration, and strategic data initiatives to support cyber operations and mission outcomes, collaborating with stakeholders and vendors as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 14+ years experience; 4 years may substitute.
• Knowledge of Cribl, Splunk, Databricks and Tableau.
• Experience in Cyber Analytics, XDR, and Cloud Data Management.
• Certifications: one of CASP+ CE, CCISO, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CCNP Security, CEH, CFR, CISA, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, Cloud+, CySA+, GCED, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, GSLC or SCYBER.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Secret security clearance; ability to obtain Top Secret.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor the Cyber Data Analytics team with growth and value delivery.
• Direct collection, storage, and management of large cybersecurity datasets with performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure secure handling of cyber datasets.
• Ensure data hygiene, accuracy, and efficient retrieval and analysis.
• Establish data governance for cybersecurity analytics.
• Lead improvements in data quality, processing efficiency, and optimization.
• Guide cloud analytics platform implementation and integration with cybersecurity tools.
• Develop strategic direction for cyber data management aligned with goals.
• Work with vendors to enhance tools and resolve challenges.

Skills

Cribl

Splunk

Databricks

Tableau

Cyber Analytics

XDR

Cloud Data Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Peraton’s Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission program seeks a Data Analytics Lead to drive data enablement, governance, and secure analytics. The role focuses on operationalizing cybersecurity data, shaping data models, and leading both technical and analytical teams from Rosslyn, VA.

You will guide data infrastructure, cloud integration, and strategic data initiatives to support cyber operations and mission outcomes, collaborating with stakeholders and vendors as needed.