Cyber Defense Incident Responder

Peraton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Cyber Defense Incident Responder, where your expertise will be pivotal in safeguarding our nation from cyber threats. In this role, you will collect and analyze intrusion artifacts, coordinate incident response functions, and provide expert support to enhance cyber defense strategies. With a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration, you will work alongside dedicated professionals to tackle some of the most challenging security issues. This position offers a competitive salary range and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the realm of national security.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cyber defense roles.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze intrusion artifacts to mitigate cyber incidents.
• Coordinate incident response functions and provide technical support.
• Monitor external sources for threat conditions.

Skills

Incident Response

Cyber Defense

Forensics

Threat Analysis

Technical Support

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD

High School Diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton seeks a Cyber Defense Incident Responder

Job Responsibilities:

1. Collect intrusion artifacts (e.g., source code, malware, trojans) and use discovered data to enable mitigation of potential cyber defense incidents within the enterprise.
2. Coordinate and provide expert technical support to enterprise-wide cyber defense technicians to resolve cyber defense incidents.
3. Coordinate incident response functions.
4. Monitor external data sources (e.g., cyber defense vendor sites, Computer Emergency Response Teams, Security Focus) to stay updated on cyber defense threat conditions and assess potential security issues impacting the enterprise.
5. Perform cyber defense trend analysis and reporting.
6. Conduct initial, forensically sound collection of images and inspect them to identify possible mitigation or remediation strategies on enterprise systems.
7. Receive and analyze network alerts from various sources within the enterprise to determine their possible causes.
8. Write and publish after-action reviews, cyber defense techniques, guidance, and incident reports to relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; 6 years with MS/MA; 3 years with PhD or 12 years experience with HS Diploma.
• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.
• Security+ or CISSP certifications are preferred.

Peraton Overview

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.

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

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