Senior Cyber Defense & Intelligence Advisor

Peraton; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Digital Forensic Analyst to conduct research, evaluate system data, and strengthen security posture across networks and infrastructure. You will analyze traffic, perform forensics, and assess cloud and on-premises environments, applying best practices and cutting-edge techniques.

The role requires deep technical expertise across security domains, with hands-on use of tools like Splunk and Wireshark to identify threats and guide mitigations. A TS/SCI clearance is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• Over a decade of technical experience across analysis, network engineering and security.
• Experience in penetration testing, red teaming, reverse engineering or malware forensics preferred.
• Demonstrated programming/scripting and database development knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform network traffic analysis to detect anomalous activity.
• Conduct computer forensics and security vulnerability analysis using COTS tools.
• Evaluate cloud services, web applications, and software/hardware.
• Identify gaps in cybersecurity systems to reduce risk.
• Propose innovative cyber defense solutions.
• Participate in the penetration test lifecycle and threat modeling.
• Recommend best practices for networks and Linux/Windows configurations.
• Utilize Splunk, Wireshark and other tools to support analysis.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Penetration testing

Red teaming

Reverse engineering

Malware forensics

Network security

Software security analysis

Linux/Windows security

Scripting

Technical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field

MS/MA in a related field

Tools

Splunk

Wireshark

Job description

Peraton seeks a Digital Forensic Analyst to conduct research, evaluate system data, and strengthen security posture across networks and infrastructure. You will analyze traffic, perform forensics, and assess cloud and on-premises environments, applying best practices and cutting-edge techniques.

The role requires deep technical expertise across security domains, with hands-on use of tools like Splunk and Wireshark to identify threats and guide mitigations. A TS/SCI clearance is mandatory.