Cyber R&D Analyst & Service Manager (DoD)

Peraton; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Cyber R&D Analyst/Service Manager in our Linthicum, MD office to support a DoD customer, joining a team focused on cyber investigations, digital forensics, threat analysis, and mission support. Candidates will tackle national security challenges with advanced analytics and problem-solving in a collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes management of pilots, continuous monitoring, and briefings to CDC stakeholders, with opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• Active/current Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience; OR Master’s Degree and 6+ years of experience.
• In-depth knowledge of network/cloud infrastructure and firewalls.
• Knowledge of Cloud, Big Data, Perimeter Security, and MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
• A minimum of two years of: infrastructure analysis, digital technology analysis, target/technical analysis, monitoring network/firewall traffic, using SIEM tools, and technical/report writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide management and support of multiple pilots and projects for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).
• Drive transformative initiatives and explore Cybersecurity-as-a-Service offerings for the DIB.
• Monitor CDC perimeter network traffic for malicious activity.
• Identify capability needs, requirements, and KPI for future offerings to CDCs.
• Conduct AoAs evaluating performance, costs, and operational suitability of solutions.
• Engage with team members and customers to address technical considerations and resolve issues.
• Create and disseminate priority alerts based on observed threats.

Skills

Network/Cloud infrastructure

MITRE ATT&CK

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Splunk

Elastic

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Cyber R&D Analyst/Service Manager in our Linthicum, MD office to support a DoD customer, joining a team focused on cyber investigations, digital forensics, threat analysis, and mission support. Candidates will tackle national security challenges with advanced analytics and problem-solving in a collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes management of pilots, continuous monitoring, and briefings to CDC stakeholders, with opportunities to contribute to