Cyber Investigations Analyst - OTA / Active Top Secret

Peraton; Arlington (VA); Presencial; USD 80 000 - 128 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Peraton is seeking a Cyber Investigations Analyst for its Federal Strategic Cyber Group. This full-time, on-site position is based in Arlington, VA.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, along with cybersecurity certifications. Responsibilities include supporting cyber investigations, analyzing user behavior, and communicating findings to stakeholders.

The desired salary range for this role is between $80,000 and $128,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualificações

• 5 years of experience, with 2 years in cybersecurity or investigations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for report production.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with Top Secret security clearance.

Responsabilidades

• Support Cyber Threat Investigations using UAM tools.
• Analyze user activity data to detect threats and policy violations.
• Communicate findings to technical and non-technical teams.
• Author detailed investigation reports documenting findings.
• Mentor junior team members on investigative techniques.

Conhecimentos

Cybersecurity

Digital Forensics

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Formação académica

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Ferramentas

SIEM platforms

Digital forensics tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Responsibilities

Peraton is looking for a Cyber Investigations Analyst to become part of our Federal Strategic Cyber Group.

Location: Rosslyn, VA; full-time, on-site role.

In this role, you will:

• Support the Cyber Threat Investigations & Analysis Division (CTAD) in conducting end-to-end insider threat and cyber investigations leveraging User Activity Monitoring (UAM) tools and data.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret log data to detect anomalous user behavior, policy violations, and potential insider threats across enterprise systems.
• Develop and refine detection rules, alerts, and behavioral baselines to improve threat detection capabilities.
• Conduct forensic analysis of user activity logs, endpoint telemetry, and network data to support investigations and produce actionable intelligence.
• Communicate complex investigative findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior management.
• Collaborate with legal, HR, and security teams to ensure investigations are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and Department guidelines.
• Author detailed investigation reports, bulletins, and advisories documenting findings.
• Promote awareness of insider threat indicators and UAM best practices among customer stakeholders, coworkers, and Department users.
• Respond to escalated security incidents and provide expert guidance on user activity-related threat vectors.
• Manage case documentation and investigative records in SharePoint repositories.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members on investigative techniques and tool usage.
• Stay current on emerging insider threat tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and incorporate findings into detection strategies.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of the bachelor's degree requirement.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in cybersecurity, digital forensics, or cyber investigations.
• Must either possess and maintain, or obtain prior to start date, one of the following professional certifications:
  • CISSP-ISSAP; CISSP-ISSEP; CISSP; Security+ CE; CySA+; PPDA; Agile IC; SNOW App Dev
• Experience conducting insider threat or cyber misconduct investigations in an enterprise environment.
• Experience analyzing large datasets of user activity, log data, and endpoint telemetry.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to support complex, sensitive investigations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing formal investigative reports.
• Must possess strong time management skills and the ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.
  • Ability to obtain a final Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Desired:

• Experience with insider threat programs and familiarity with the National Insider Threat Policy.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel) for correlating UAM data with broader security telemetry.
• Experience with digital forensics tools (e.g., EnCase, FTK, Magnet AXIOM).
• Knowledge of Active Directory and Azure AD for user account analysis.
• Experience working in a government or federal law enforcement investigative environment.
• Technical writing skills and experience producing materials for senior leadership audiences.
• Familiarity with chain of custody procedures, and eDiscovery processes.
• Experience with behavioral analytics platforms or UEBA (User and Entity Behavior Analytics) tools.

Target Salary Range

$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

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