Cyberspace Analyst

Peraton; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage

25 days of PTO

Attractive bonus

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Fort Meade, MD, is seeking an experienced Cyberspace Analyst to support USCYBERCOM operations. Candidates must have a minimum of 12 years of experience in cyberspace analysis, strong analytical skills, and a TS/SCI with Poly security clearance. The role involves developing policies for DODIN operations and addressing cyber threats. Enhanced benefits, including 25 days of PTO and bonuses, are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of experience as a Cyberspace Analyst or related field.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
• Minimum DoD 8140/DoD 8570 IAM Level III or CSSP Manager certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support cyberspace operations for delivery of Mission Assurance products.
• Organize necessary policies, regulations, and procedures for DODIN operations.
• Analyze proposed capabilities and recommend courses of action.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Ph.D.

Tools

TS/SCI with Poly security clearance

Job description

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of experience as a Cyberspace Analyst or a related functional area with a HS diploma; or 8 years with BS/BA; or 6 years with MS/MA; or 3 years with Ph.D.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
• Minimum DoD 8140/DoD 8570 IAM Level III or CSSP Manager
• U.S. citizenship required
• An active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance is required

Desired Qualifications

• Possess a thorough understanding of cyberspace operations and mission assurance related subject matter
• Experience facilitating DoD working groups and participating in DoD component level tabletop exercises
• Experience providing updates and briefs orally and in writing to senior leadership

Benefits

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and participation in an attractive bonus

Peraton is currently seeking to hire an experienced Cyberspace Analyst for the USCYBERCOM program in the Fort Meade, MD area.

In this role, you will:

• Support cyberspace operations efforts required for delivery of Mission Assurance (MA) products as part of the effort to facilitate, evaluate, and report cyberspace activities and functions.
• Organize, determine, and recommend necessary policies, regulations, directives, programs, doctrine, and procedures for DODIN operations.
• Analyze proposed capabilities and recommend COAs.
• Develop solutions to address areas of concern for shortfalls.
• Develop concept papers, technical white papers, and related documentation detailing mission assurance practices for implementation throughout DoD.
• Assess the development of cyberspace capabilities to validate USCYBERCOM mission assurance requirements.
• Synchronize capability requirements and new tactical uses of cybersecurity platforms.
• Apply knowledge on cybersecurity subjects relating to the conduct Mission Assurance activities through identifying and mapping of Mission Relevant Terrain in Cyberspace (MRT-C).
• Conduct research that focuses on rapidly emerging cyber threats and cyber adversary TTPs and drafts assessments based on threats.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to facilitate information sharing and communicate complex concepts within USCYBERCOM.
• Provide technical expertise for the identification, development and prioritizingof cyberspace operations requirements, processes, procedures, and governing directives.
• Characterize and identify DoD tasks Task Critical Assets (TCA) assigned to USCYBERCOM to assist in informing decisions on resource allocation and prioritizingof effort.
• Provide planning and integration support for cyberspace operations and identify opportunities for mission enhancement.
• Work with staff to write various cybersecurity policy documents related to Cyber Strategy, Concept of Operations (CONOPs), Annual Campaign Orders etc..
• Contribute to the development of new Mission Assurance Related Programs and Activities (MARPA).
• Utilize automated capabilities such as Strategic Mission Assurance Data System (SMADS) to identify DODIN task critical (TCA) assets.