Cyberspace Analyst

Peraton; United States; On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized benefits

25 days PTO

Bonus plan

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an experienced Cyberspace Analyst to join the USCYBERCOM team in the Fort Meade, MD area. The role supports Mission Assurance products, collaborates on cloud security within DODIN, and helps develop policy and operational guidance for cyberspace operations.

The ideal candidate has six years in a related field, holds required DoD certifications, US citizenship, and an active TS/SCI with Poly clearance. Peraton emphasizes enhanced benefits and a strong national security focus.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience as a Cyberspace Analyst or related area.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance.
• Minimum DOD 8140/DOD 8570 IAM Level II Certification, CSSP Incident Responder, or CSSP Infrastructure Support.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; excellent communication skills.
• Experience facilitating DOD working groups and participating in DOD component level tabletop exercises.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity efforts for the delivery of Mission Assurance products.
• Coordinate strategic cybersecurity activities to align with DOD guidelines.
• Facilitate cloud security efforts and support integration of cloud security concepts within DODIN.
• Develop concept papers and technical documentation on cyberspace operations practices.
• Identify opportunities for mission enhancement and provide planning and integration support for cyberspace operations.
• Write cybersecurity policy documents including Cyber Strategy, CONOPs, and Annual Campaign Orders.
• Organize cybersecurity directives and programs for DODIN operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communications skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma

DOD 8140/DOD 8570 IAM Level II Certification

CSSP Incident Responder

CSSP Infrastructure Support

Job description

Responsibilities

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

• 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 coordinates strategic cybersecurity activities to create digital modernization standardization and align with DOD guidelines.
• Facilitates cloud security efforts in the MA division and supports integration/normalization of emerging cloud security concepts and programs; communicates with internal and external partners to facilitate cyberspace situational awareness (SA) and information sharing within the DODIN.
• Develops concept papers, technical white papers, and related documentation detailing cyberspace operations practices for implementation throughout DOD.
• Supports cloud security implementation, controls, and operations using best practices, policies and procedures that protect cloud data, applications, and infrastructure
• Conducts research that focuses on rapidly emerging cyber threats and cyber adversary TTPs and drafts assessments based on threats
• Collaborates with whole of government to stay abreast of constantly evolving adversary capabilities, intents, and activities outside the DODIN
• Coordinates, organizes, and participates in working groups and other workshop-type events supporting emerging concepts and programs
• Provides technical expertise for the identification, development and prioritization of cyberspace operations requirements, processes, procedures, and governing directives
• Assists the DoD CIO, Joint Staff, and OSD in formulating policy; assisting with writing, analyzing, and consolidating feedback on specified policies
• 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.
• Organizes and recommends cybersecurity directives, doctrine, programs, regulations, and procedures for DODIN operations

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Qualifications

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 updates and briefs orally and in writing to senior leadership concerning.
• Knowledge of cloud security operations and DOD enterprise cloud environment.

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 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.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. 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.

EEO

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

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