Cyber Systems Engineering, Advisor

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

About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Program Overview

Provides technical targeting and all-source intelligence analysis to support the Client across the entire intelligence lifecycle. Delivers expertise in areas such as threat analysis, cybersecurity, signals analysis, and network intrusion, delivering mission-critical support for every aspect of the mission.

About The Role

The Digital Forensic Analyst will conduct research, evaluate system configuration data, and provide recommendations to enhance security posture of network and infrastructure. The successful applicant must understand network protocols to identify attack points that could be exploited by an adversary and work with the team to implement changes to mitigate potential weaknesses/vulnerabilities. Additionally, the Digital Forensic Analyst will:

• Perform network traffic analysis of organizational systems to analyze raw packet data and identify anomalous behavior;
• Conduct computer forensics and security vulnerability analysis using commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and/or customer-provided tools;
• Evaluate cloud services, web applications, and COTS software and 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 the configuration of networks and Linux and Windows machines;
• Leverage analytical tools (e.g., Splunk, Wireshark, etc.) to assist in analysis

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Qualifications

Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA

Required Qualifications

• Must possess an active, current Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph;
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field and 8yrs of experience, or 4 additional years of relevant technical experience may be accepted as equivalent;
• 5+ years of experience working across technical competencies such as: 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 the following: mobile device security, telecommunications protocols, Operating Systems (Linux, Android, Windows, iOS), software reverse engineering, computer forensics, vulnerability assessment, and/or malware forensics;
• Demonstrated working knowledge of software development and some demonstrated proficiency in scripting and/or programming languages and database development;
• Demonstrated organizational skills and the willingness and ability to adapt to dynamic and unexpected customer requirements

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in emerging technology issues;
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCFP, CCSP, CEH, GCFA, and/or GCIA

Details

Target Salary Range: $146,000 - $234,000. 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. Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

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