Risk and Vulnerability Analyst

Peraton; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national security company is seeking a Risk and Vulnerability Analyst to support the Security Operations Center by identifying and analyzing vulnerabilities and risks. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or similar, at least 2 years in security operations, and hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning tools. Responsibilities include monitoring vulnerabilities, executing assessments, and ensuring compliance with various security standards. The role offers a salary range of $80,000 - $128,000 based on experience and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in security operations or vulnerability management.
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning tools and ISVM.

Responsibilities

• Support 24x7 SOC operations by performing continuous vulnerability monitoring.
• Execute vulnerability assessments using industry-standard scanning tools.
• Correlate vulnerability data with SOC alerts and threat intelligence.

Skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Risk analysis

Vulnerability management

Automation support

Knowledge of compliance standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Vulnerability scanning tools

Cloud compliance platforms

Job description

Job Locations

US-AZ-Chandler | US-DC-Washington

Requisition ID

2026-163424

Position Category: Intel and Threat Analysis

Clearance: Secret

Peraton is currently seeking a Risk and Vulnerability Analyst.

Location: Chandler, AZ or Washington DC.

The Risk and Vulnerability Analyst supports a 24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC) by identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing vulnerabilities and security risks across enterprise, cloud, and application environments. This role ensures continuous visibility, compliance, and timely remediation to reduce operational and mission risk.

Responsibilities

• Support 24x7 SOC operations by performing continuous vulnerability monitoring and risk analysis.
• Execute vulnerability assessments using industry-standard scanning tools across networks, systems, cloud, and APIs.
• Conduct cloud compliance, ISVM, and API security scanning, validating findings and false positives.
• Correlate vulnerability data with SOC alerts, threat intelligence, and active incidents.
• Automate vulnerability reporting, risk scoring, and remediation tracking workflows.
• Track and enforce remediation timelines in coordination with SOC, IR, and engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with DHS 4300A, NIST SP 800-115, and CISA BOD 23-01 requirements.
• Provide operational risk summaries, metrics, and reports to SOC leadership and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field. An additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in security operations, vulnerability management, or risk analysis.
• Hands‑on experience with industry vulnerability scanning tools, cloud compliance platforms, ISVM, and API scanning.
• Experience supporting automation of vulnerability analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with DHS 4300A, NIST SP 800-115, and CISA BOD 23-01 compliance.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Secret security clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in security operations, vulnerability management, or risk analysis.

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 solve challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$80,000 - $128,000. 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.