Senior Risk & Vulnerability Analyst - SOC Operations Lead

Peraton

Chandler (AZ)

On-site

USD 104,000 - 166,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Risk and Vulnerability Analyst to join our security operations team in Chandler, AZ or Washington DC. You will identify, analyze, and prioritize vulnerabilities across enterprise, cloud, and API environments to reduce mission risk.

The role requires strong experience in security operations and familiarity with DHS 4300A, NIST SP 800-115, and CISA BOD 23-01, with a track record of timely remediation and reporting to SOC leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (4 years may substitute).
8+ years in security operations, vulnerability management, or risk analysis; Masters extends this, PhD reduces requirement.
Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanners, cloud compliance platforms, ISVM, and API scanning.
Experience automating vulnerability analysis and reporting.
U.S. citizenship and active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Identify, analyze, and prioritize vulnerabilities across enterprise, cloud, and APIs.
Support 24x7 SOC operations with continuous vulnerability monitoring and risk analysis.
Automate vulnerability reporting, risk scoring, and remediation tracking workflows.
Ensure compliance with DHS 4300A, NIST SP 800-115, and CISA BOD 23-01.
Coordinate remediation with SOC, IR, and engineering teams.
Provide operational risk summaries and metrics to SOC leadership.