Cyber Investigation Analyst - OTA / with UAM / Active TS

Joint Activities

$104K — $166K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 9 years of relevant experience or HS diploma with 13 years of experience.
  • One active security certification from a specified list: CASP+ CE, CND, CEH, etc.
  • Experience performing threat analysis.
  • Familiarity with User Activity Monitoring tools.
  • Background working with security or law enforcement entities.
  • Experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) analyzing network traffic.
  • U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret security clearance are mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Operational Threats & Analysis Team.
  • Audit network activities for counterintelligence and criminal actions.
  • Recommend strategies to identify inappropriate network use.
  • Research and suggest tools for monitoring employee computer activities.
  • Assist criminal investigators in operational tasks.
  • Conduct detailed log analysis to identify trends and suspicious activities.
  • Coordinate with various government and intelligence organizations on insider threat audits.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement in federal cybersecurity.
  • Engagement in impactful work with national security implications.
  • Access to training and professional development resources.
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment on-site in Arlington, VA.
  • Potential for involvement in diverse cybersecurity initiatives.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Peraton is currently seeking to hire a Digital Forensic Analyst Cyber Investigation Analyst - OTA to join our Federal Strategic Cyber program and become a part of our Cyber & Intelligence sector.

 

Location: Arlington, VA. On-site, full-time required. 

 

In this role, you will: 

 

  • Support the Operational Threats & Analysis (OTA) Team.
  • Audit for counterintelligence, insider threat, and criminal activities pertaining to Diplomatic Security jurisdiction on the network.
  • Recommend strategies for assessing inappropriate use of the Department’s networks.
  • Research and recommend tools for monitoring employee computer use and assessing user behavior.
  • Provide support to DS criminal investigators.
  • Perform in-depth log analysis to determine trend, patterns, and suspicious activity.
  • Interface and coordinate with other U.S. Government, Intelligence Community, and Law Enforcement organizations performing insider threat auditing.

 

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: 

 

  • A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 years’ relevant experience. A HS diploma + an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • One of the following certifications, with continued certification required as a condition of employment: 
    • CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CEH, CFR, CHFI, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), Cloud+, CND, CySA+, GCED, GCIH, GICSP, SSCP.

       

  • Experience performing threat analysis.
  • Experience with a User Activity Monitoring (UAM) tool.
  • Experience dealing with security or law enforcement investigative personnel.
  • Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) in general, in analyzing network traffic.
  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • Active Top Secret security clearance,
    • The ability to obtain a final Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Preferred:

  • Experience with digital evidence acquisition, user activity monitoring, and technical analysis.
Target Salary Range$104,000 - $166,000. 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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