Cyber Threat (Forensics) Analyst, Senior Associate

Peraton; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Health Savings Account

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

401(k)

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Cyber Threat (Forensics) Analyst in Chantilly, VA to support a longstanding customer. You will apply digital forensics expertise to host- and network-based investigations, using EnCase, Autopsy, X-Ways, and Axiom to progress criminal and national security cases.

The role requires a TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a polygraph, and entails technical reporting and briefing of findings to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in digital forensics across Windows, macOS and Linux.
• Experience writing technical reports detailing analysis results.
• Experience briefing technical findings to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Perform host-based and network-based digital forensic examinations using standard and specialized tools to advance investigations.
• Prepare and present findings in reports and to stakeholders in support of criminal and national security cases.
• Collaborate with operations teams to apply forensic methods to active investigations.

Education

High School Diploma with 5+ years experience

Tools

EnCase

Autopsy

X-Ways

Axiom

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

Peraton is looking for a Cyber Threat (Forensics) Analyst to support one of our longstanding customers. This autonomous role supports active operations and presents the candidate with cutting edge challenges in the digital forensic arena. This rewarding position will be responsible for applying knowledge in digital investigations to support criminal and national security cases. Candidates will conduct in-depth host-based and network-based digital forensic examinations using both industry-wide forensic and network tools, as well as specialized applications to forward the investigations.

Qualifications

Education / Experience:

• High School Diploma with a minimum 5 years of related experience
• Experience conducting digital forensics on a variety of media, including Windows, OS X, and Linux
• Experience with EnCase, Autopsy, X-Ways, Axiom, and other forensic tools
• Experience conducting disk and network forensic analysis
• Experience with volatile memory analysis
• Experience writing Technical Reports, detailing results of analysis
• Experience briefing technical findings to a variety of audiences
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with ability to obtain a polygraph

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. 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

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• health savings account
• short/long term disability
• EAP
• parental leave
• 401(k)
• paid time off (PTO) for vacation
• company paid holidays

EEO

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