Senior Cyber Systems Defense Advisor

Peraton; Chantilly, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a highly skilled cybersecurity professional in Chantilly, VA to monitor, analyze, and detect cyber events across information systems. The role supports integrated cyber defense, risk assessment, and security architecture development for DoD IA environments.

Responsibilities include implementing detection methodologies, calibrating security tools, and ensuring compliance with standards. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required, with strong scripting and Splunk expertise to

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Minimum 8 years with a BS/BA; 6 years with MS/MA.
• 6+ years of relevant technical experience may be required as equivalent.
• Experience in log analysis, alerting, and threat detection.
• Certifications in Splunk or related security tools.
• Experience with scripting or programming and database development.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and detect cyber events and incidents within networks.
• Assist with dynamic cyber defense and maintain security toolsets.
• Develop and implement a framework to measure cyber risk in the marketplace.
• Perform risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and security architecture reviews.
• Develop test scripts and ensure security system functionality and compliance.
• Provide training and documentation to maintain secure operations.

Skills

Log Analysis

Alerting & Monitoring

Threat Detection

Splunk Certifications

Python Scripting

Data Handling

Incident Response

Software Development Awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field

CISSP

CCNA

CEH

Tools

Splunk

Job description

Peraton is seeking a highly skilled cybersecurity professional in Chantilly, VA to monitor, analyze, and detect cyber events across information systems. The role supports integrated cyber defense, risk assessment, and security architecture development for DoD IA environments.

Responsibilities include implementing detection methodologies, calibrating security tools, and ensuring compliance with standards. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required, with strong scripting and Splunk expertise to