Cyberspace Analyst

Peraton; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage

25 days of PTO accrued annually

Participation in an attractive bonus plan

Job summary

A cybersecurity leader is seeking an experienced Cyberspace Analyst to join the USCYBERCOM team in the Fort Meade, MD area. The role includes supporting cybersecurity efforts, developing technical documentation, and providing policy recommendations for DODIN operations. Required qualifications include at least six years of relevant experience, a High School Diploma, and an active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance. Benefits include subsidized health coverage and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of experience as a Cyberspace Analyst or in a related area.
• Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity efforts for Mission Assurance (MA) products.
• Organize and recommend policies for DODIN operations.
• Develop technical documentation detailing mission assurance practices.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

DOD 8140/DOD 8570 IAM Level II Certification

CSSP Incident Responder

CSSP Infrastructure Support

Job description

Required

• Minimum six years of experience as a Cyberspace Analyst or a related functional area.
• Minimum of High School Diploma.
• Minimum DOD 8140/DOD 8570 IAM Level II Certification, CSSP Incident Responder, or CSSP Infrastructure Support.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent communications skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Possesses 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.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance.

Desired

• Experience providing substantive updates and briefs orally and in writing to senior leadership concerning cybersecurity operations.

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 plan.

Peraton is seeking an experienced Cyberspace Analyst to join our USCYBERCOM team located in the Fort Meade, MD area.

Responsibilities

• Candidate will support cybersecurity efforts required for delivery of Mission Assurance (MA) products as part of the effort to facilitate, evaluate, and report cyberspace operations.
• While representing USCYBERCOM, the candidate organizes, determines, and recommends necessary policies, regulations, directives, programs, doctrine, and procedures for DODIN operations; analyzes proposed capabilities, recommends COAs, and develops solutions to address areas of concern for shortfalls.
• Develops 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; and synchronizes capability requirements and new tactical uses of cybersecurity platforms.
• Applies knowledge on cybersecurity subjects relating to the conduct Mission Assurance activities through identifying and mapping of Mission Relevant Terrain in Cyberspace (MRT-C)
• Conducts research that focuses on rapidly emerging cyber threats and cyber adversary TTPs and drafts assessments based on threats
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to facilitate information sharing and communicate complex concepts within USCYBERCOM
• Provides technical expertise for the identification, development and prioritization of cyberspace operations requirements, processes, procedures, and governing directives
• Characterizes and identifies DOD tasks Task Critical Assets (TCA) assigned to USCYBERCOM to assist in informing decisions on resource allocation and prioritization of effort
• Provides planning and integration support for cyberspace operations and identifies opportunities for mission enhancement
• Works with staff to write various cybersecurity policy documents related to Cyber Strategy, Concept of Operations (CONOPs), Annual Campaign Orders etc.
• Contributes to the development of new Mission Assurance Related Programs and Activities (MARPA)
• Utilizes automated capabilities such as Mission Assurance Decision Support System (MADSS) to identify DODIN task critical (TCA) assets