Cyber Defense & Systems Engineer - TS/SCI

Peraton; Maryland; On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Digital Forensic Analyst to perform research, evaluate system configurations, and improve security posture across networks and infrastructure. You will analyze traffic, conduct forensics, assess cloud/web apps, and identify risks while applying best practices for Linux and Windows environments.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a technical degree, and 8+ years of experience (or 6+ with an MS/MA).

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field and 8 yrs of experience, or 4 additional years may be accepted as equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience across analysis, network engineering, network security, offensive experience, technical collection, penetration testing, red teaming, hardware engineering, software reverse engineering, and/or computer exploitation.
• 5+ years of cumulative experience in three or more of: mobile device security, telecommunications protocols, OS (Linux, Android, Windows, iOS), software reverse engineering, computer forensics, vulnerability assessment, and/or malware forensics.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of software development and some proficiency in scripting/programming languages and database development.
• Organizational skills and adaptability to dynamic customer requirements

Responsibilities

• Perform network traffic analysis to identify anomalous behavior.
• Conduct computer forensics and security vulnerability analysis using COTS and/or customer-provided tools.
• Evaluate cloud services, web applications, and COTS software/hardware.
• Identify gaps in cybersecurity systems and processes to reduce organizational risks.
• Offer innovative cyber defense solutions to protect systems.
• Participate in the penetration test lifecycle to understand threats and recommend solutions.
• Understand and recommend industry best practices for configuring networks and Linux/Windows machines.
• Leverage tools like Splunk and Wireshark to aid analysis.

Skills

Mandarin

TS/SCI clearance

Scripting

Programming basics

Database development

Analysis

Network security

Penetration testing

Red teaming

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field

Tools

Splunk

Wireshark

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Digital Forensic Analyst to perform research, evaluate system configurations, and improve security posture across networks and infrastructure. You will analyze traffic, conduct forensics, assess cloud/web apps, and identify risks while applying best practices for Linux and Windows environments.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a technical degree, and 8+ years of experience (or 6+ with an MS/MA).