Incident Response Associate - Threat Triage & Mitigation

Peraton; Fort Huachuca (AZ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an Associate Incident Handler to evaluate security alerts, triage events, and help mitigate threats to the DOW information network at Fort Huachuca, AZ. You will collaborate with senior staff to investigate incidents and produce actionable reports.

The role requires foundational cybersecurity knowledge, and may require obtaining a DoD Secret Clearance. This position is based on-site at a government-focused security facility.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Cybersecurity controls

Education

BS/BA or 4 years no degree

CompTia Security+

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

CYSA+

Job description

Peraton is seeking an Associate Incident Handler to evaluate security alerts, triage events, and help mitigate threats to the DOW information network at Fort Huachuca, AZ. You will collaborate with senior staff to investigate incidents and produce actionable reports.

The role requires foundational cybersecurity knowledge, and may require obtaining a DoD Secret Clearance. This position is based on-site at a government-focused security facility.