ICS/OT Cyber Incident Responder for Critical Infrastructure

Peraton; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Cyber Incident Response Analyst in Arlington, VA. This role involves responding to cybersecurity incidents across industrial control systems and critical infrastructure. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise to provide actionable recommendations, ensure thorough incident documentation, and stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant degree and possess significant Threat Hunting or DFIR experience. The salary range for this position is between $104,000 and $166,000 based on various factors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience; Master's degree and 3 years, or additional experience in lieu of education.
• 1-2 years of relevant Threat Hunting or DFIR experience supporting Critical Infrastructure.
• Experience in security site assessments and network security.

Responsibilities

• Respond to cybersecurity incidents across ICS, OT, and IT.
• Apply knowledge to resolve incidents and conduct threat hunts.
• Support forensic analysis and advise decision-makers.

Skills

Threat Hunting

Incident Response

Security Assessments

SIEM Tools

Network Protocol Analysis

Digital Forensics

Scripting (Python, Bash)

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

SIEM tools (Splunk)

Network-based detection tools

Event analysis tools

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Cyber Incident Response Analyst in Arlington, VA. This role involves responding to cybersecurity incidents across industrial control systems and critical infrastructure. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise to provide actionable recommendations, ensure thorough incident documentation, and stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant degree and possess significant Threat Hunting or DFIR experience. The salary range for this position is between $104,000 and $166,000 based on various factors.