External Job Posting Title Incident Handler - Associate

Peraton; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an Associate Incident Handler to evaluate security alerts and analyze network events impacting operations. You will perform initial event triage, help formulate response strategies, and mitigate threats to the DoD information network, collaborating with senior team members.

This role supports continuous improvement of security operations and documentation, with opportunities to contribute to incident response playbooks and reports in a fast-paced government-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity controls and policies.
• Ability to operate in a professional security environment with adherence to policy.
• DoD Secret Clearance eligibility or ability to obtain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate security alerts and analyze network events to determine impact on operations.
• Conduct initial event triage and help formulate response strategies.
• Mitigate threats to the DoD information network in collaboration with the team.
• Contribute to documentation and continuous improvement of security operations.

Skills

Evaluate security alerts

Initial event triage

Formulate response strategies

Threat mitigation

Education

CompTIA Security+

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

CYSA+

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is currently recruiting for an Associate Incident Handler

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate security alerts and analyzes network events to determine their impact on current operations.
• Utilizing specialized technical knowledge, this role conducts initial event triage, formulates response strategies, and helps mitigate threats to the Department of War (DOW) information network.

The analyst collaborates with senior team members to investigate and resolve security events, synthesizes alert data into actionable reports, and contributes to the continuous improvement of security operations and documentation.

Qualifications

• 0 years with BS/BA; 4 years no degree OR one of the following certifications prior to start date:CompTia Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CYSA+
• Cyber Security Controls: Foundational understanding of cybersecurity controls and the importance of adhering to security policies in a professional environment
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance

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

$51,000 - $82,000. 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.