External Job Posting Title Watch Analyst / Active Top Secret

Peraton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Watch Analyst for its Federal Strategic Cyber group, stationed on-site at Washington, DC. The role supports DHS CISA’s 24/7 Operations Center, monitoring threats to national infrastructure and delivering timely analyses and reports to federal leadership and partners.

The candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment, applying strong analytical skills, security discipline, and collaborative teamwork to protect critical infrastructure and national security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or HS with 4 years of experience substituted for degree.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Broad capabilities in research, analysis, and report writing.
• Able to work in a 24x7x365 operations environment.
• Experience with open-source analysis and alerting systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor classified databases, ticketing systems, alerting services, news, social media for threats to critical infrastructure.
• Provide initial triage and analysis to gauge severity and reporting needs.
• Generate timely, actionable reports for government leadership and partners.
• Operate in a time-sensitive environment with strict security and confidentiality.
• Coordinate incidents to resolution with a dedicated team.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Research and analysis

Report writing

Time-sensitive operations

Open-source analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or HS + 4 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Ticket management systems

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is currently seeking to hire a Watch Analyst for its' Federal Strategic Cyber group.

Location: Washington, DC (on site)

This position is part of DHS Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) 24/7 SCIF/Operations Center, which is the hub for staying on top of threats and emerging risks to our nation’s critical infrastructure. Through this operation center, the federal government coordinates situational awareness and response to protect national cyber and infrastructure security.

Position Description:

• The Watch Analyst will monitor classified databases, the ticket management system, subscription-based alerting services, cable and local news, social media, and other open sources for threats to the nation’s critical infrastructure and global operations impacting national security.
• The Watch Analyst should provide the initial triage and analysis of cyber, physical, and communication incidents to identify the severity of impact to critical infrastructure and determine the level of reporting or briefing required.
• The candidate will work with a small team to provide accurate, timely, and actionable reports to our government leadership, law enforcement, federal stakeholders, and partners. The team will coordinate incidents affecting critical infrastructure through incident completion.
• The candidate should be an experienced Operations/Intelligence/Cyber practitioner with the ability to work in a time-sensitive operational environment. Watch Analysts must maintain strict adherence to security protocols and confidentiality requirements in handling sensitive information.
• Watch Analysts must be able to multitask, make quick decisions, and utilize critical thinking skills in a time sensitive environment under the direction of a federal CISA Duty Officer.
• The candidate must be detail-oriented and have strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data, synthesize information, and write reports.
• The candidate is expected to understand the operation of all communications and information technology hardware and software utilized to perform daily functions. The candidate should have the ability to troubleshoot all equipment issues as needed and coordinate a resolution with the help desk.
• Other services and support as needed or directed by the government client.
• The candidate will work at a 24x7x365 Classified Operations and Watch Center.
  • Shifts are assigned based on the needs of the team and may include rotating assignments.

Note:

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, or HS and an additional 4 years of experience that may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have broad capabilities and expertise in research, analysis, and report writing skills.
• Must be flexible and able to work within a 24x7x365 operations support environment.
• Experience with open-source analysis and alerting systems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office automation solutions.
• Must have experience/expertise in one or more critical infrastructure sectors (as defined by HSPD-7 and the NIPP), cyber and/or emergency management.
• Must have Knowledge of National Incident Management System (NIMS) structure, emergency management operations, and background knowledge of one (1) or more critical infrastructure sectors.
• Must complete FEMA IS-100.c, IS-453, IS-520, IS-545.a, IS-551, IS-700.b, IS-800.d, IS-860.c and IS-1300 before first day on the contract.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• An active Top Secret security clearance required.
  • In addition, selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a favorably adjudicated DHS background investigation for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specialized operations center experience.
• Experience in drafting and publishing national level reporting.
• Experience with email triage and requests for information (RFIs).
• Experience as an All-Source Intelligence Analyst in Joint Operations Center and/or Fusion Center.
• Experience with cyber incident management and analysis.
• Obtained Cyber certifications (i.e., CompTIA Security+)
• Experience with Knowledge Management Systems and ServiceNow.
• Has the ability to read technical cyber reporting, including IOCs and TTPs, and be able to extract the important information to provide clear and concise reporting for a non-technical audience.

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

$66,000 - $106,000. 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.