Cyber Data Analyst / Coordinator

Joint Activities

$146K — $234K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 12 years of experience with a BS/BA, 10 years with an MS/MA, or 7 years with a PhD in a related field.
  • Proficient in management formats such as Kanban and JIRA for documenting workflows.
  • Experience or formal education in qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques.
  • Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the main contact for cyber defense data from assessments like CORA and CSSP.
  • Conduct analytical studies to identify trends and assess systemic cybersecurity risks.
  • Analyze DoD cyber topics to support informed decision-making and resource allocation.
  • Compile reports with component findings on remediation efforts and trends in mission assurance.
  • Review assessment methodologies and contribute to reporting documentation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement plan options with employer matching.
  • Paid training and professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible work environment including remote work options.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Peraton seeks a Cyber Data Analyst / Coordinator to support of Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) Readiness and Security Inspection (DRSI).  This program executes DOWIN inspections, assessments, evaluations, validations, DCO-IDM missions, self-assessments, and audit regimens. Location: Fort Meade, MD.

Tasks include:

  • Serve as the primary cyber defense data point of contact on data generated and stored from various types of assessments, including the CORA, CSSP, and PKI Audit programs.
  • Conduct data analytics:
    • Provide SME input for the planning and execution of operational studies, focusing on data trend analysis, systemic risk identification, and root cause evaluation. Identify trends and forecast potential cybersecurity threats and risks based on historical assessment data. 
    • Perform operational research on DoD cyber and technology-related topics to aid decision-making. Report analysis findings and provide analytic judgments and recommendations to guide senior leader decision-making, risk acceptance, and resource prioritization.
  • Produce reports that aggregate component-level findings on remediation efforts and trend analysis, in addition to specific findings regarding risks, recurring deficiencies, and mission assurance.
  • Review/provide input on assessment methodologies, executive summaries, and other reporting documentation.
Qualifications

Required:

  • Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with PhD of relevant experience.
  • Able to use effectively use management formats (e.g., Kanban, JIRA) to document analytic workflows, standard operating procedures, and process improvements.
  • Experience or formal education in qualitative, quantitative, and other data analysis techniques to identify behavioral trends, patterns, and root causes of systemic issues.
  • Active TS with ability to obtain SCI.
  • U.S Citizenship required.

Preferred:

  • Annual Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) Assessment and Accreditation reporting
  • Degree in qualitative, quantitative, and other data analysis field of study
  • IAT Level II Certification such as CCNA, CySA+ (SecurityX), GICSP, GSEC, Security+, CND, or SSCP within 90 days of start.
Target Salary Range$146,000 - $234,000. 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.

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