SOC Operations Analyst – Public Trust

Peraton; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is looking for an experienced SOC Operations Analyst located in Warrenton, VA, to oversee incident management and cybersecurity operations for federal programs. This role involves coordinating cyber incident responses, analyzing network impacts, and managing continuous operational readiness.

A Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience are required, alongside strong skills in network analytics and familiarity with cyber forensics. The position offers a target salary range of $66,000 - $106,000, with potential for bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a relevant role.
• Experience with network analytics and cyber forensics concepts.
• U.S. citizenship and active Public Trust security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage incident triage and coordination to identify and analyze technology impacts.
• Organize and manage containment, investigation, and remediation efforts for incidents.
• Monitor multiple data sources to identify cybersecurity incidents and vulnerabilities.

Skills

Network Analytics

Cyber Forensics Concepts

Windows and Linux Systems Understanding

Splunk

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Peraton is seeking to hire an experienced SOC Operations Analyst for its Federal Strategic Cyber programs.
• Location: Warrenton, VA.
• Position Description: Manage incident triage and coordination with analysis and detection sections to identify and analyze technology and cyber impacts to IT assets, network infrastructure (LAN/WAN), including applying security and ensure proper incident management and coordination.
• Direct continuity of operations for emergency relocation of 24x7x365 operations to include uninterrupted telecommunications, computer systems, cybersecurity, and networks.
• Organizes, supports, and manages the containment, investigation, and remediation efforts in regards to incidences.
• Perform quality assurance of service desk actions and Remedy ticket submissions. Monitor, respond, and catalog SOC and SIM emails as applicable. Submit Remedy tickets as necessary to assist with keeping the triage console free of backlogs.
• Supports incident response engagements, and partners with other incident response teams in maintaining an understanding of threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits that could impact client networks and assets.
• Monitor and review multiple data sources, including intelligence, media, and law enforcement reporting, to identify cybersecurity incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Provide classified and unclassified cyber risk briefings and activity updates, to include but not limited to civilian government agencies and community stakeholders.
• May be required to coordinate with external organizations, authorities, and senior level leadership.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years' experience required.
  • An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for degree.
• Experience and familiarity with network analytics including Netflow/PCAP analysis.
• Understanding of cyber forensics concepts including malware, hunt, etc.
• Understanding of how both Windows and Linux systems are compromised.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Public Trust security clearance.
• Willing and able to travel up to 10-25%.

Preferred requirements:

• Experience using Splunk for system data analytics and monitoring strongly preferred.
• Experience performing cyber forensics, malware analysis, cyber hunt, etc. strongly preferred.
• A professional certification such as GCFA, GNFA, GREM, or GCIH is highly desirable.

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. 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

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.