Cyber Defense & Forensics Lead (TS/SCI)

Peraton; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Digital Forensic Analyst to drive security improvements across networks and infrastructure. You will analyze network data, perform forensics, and assess cloud and software risks, leveraging tools like Splunk and Wireshark. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

The role emphasizes threat analysis, incident response, and collaboration with a cross-functional team to bolster secure architectures in a national security context.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field; 8+ years of experience, or 4 additional years may be accepted as equivalent.
• 5+ years across analysis, network engineering/security, penetration testing, red teaming, and related areas.
• 5+ years in three or more areas: mobile device security, OS, forensics, vulnerability assessment, malware forensics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of software development, scripting, and programming; able to adapt to changing customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform network traffic analysis to identify anomalous behavior.
• Conduct computer forensics and security vulnerability analysis using COTS tools.
• Evaluate cloud services, web apps, and COTS hardware/software.
• Identify gaps in cybersecurity systems to reduce risk.
• Offer innovative cyber defense solutions and participate in penetration testing lifecycles.
• Understand best practices for configuring Linux and Windows systems.

Skills

Network traffic analysis

Cyber defense

Penetration testing

Red teaming

Reverse engineering

Linux/Windows administration

Scripting/programming

Analytical tools (Splunk, Wireshark)

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field

MS/MA in a relevant technical field

Tools

COTS security tools

Cloud service assessment tools

Job description

Peraton seeks a Digital Forensic Analyst to drive security improvements across networks and infrastructure. You will analyze network data, perform forensics, and assess cloud and software risks, leveraging tools like Splunk and Wireshark. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

The role emphasizes threat analysis, incident response, and collaboration with a cross-functional team to bolster secure architectures in a national security context.