Cyber Systems Engineering, Advisor

Peraton

$146K — $234K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required
  • 8 years of experience with BS/BA or 6 years with MS/MA; 4 additional years can substitute for degree
  • Logging analysis with SPL expertise
  • Proficient in alerting and monitoring systems
  • Experience with threat detection techniques
  • Certifications in Splunk necessary
  • Working knowledge of software development and proficiency in scripting, particularly Python
  • Strong organizational skills and adaptability to dynamic environments
  • Experience in incident response protocols

Responsibilities

  • Monitor, analyze, and detect cyber events within information systems and networks
  • Assist with integrated cyber defense and maintain security toolsets
  • Establish a framework for quantifying cyber risk
  • Determine security requirements through evaluation and research
  • Implement security systems using intrusion detection methodologies
  • Verify security systems using test scripts
  • Maintain security compliance through incident response analyses and training programs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans
  • Retirement savings plan options
  • Professional development and training programs
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Support for relevant certifications and continuing education
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Monitors, analyzes, and detects cyber events and incidents within information systems and networks under general supervision. Assists with integrated, dynamic cyber defense, coordinates and maintains security toolsets to support organizations’ continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization programs. Establishes a framework by which cyber risk can be measured and quantified in the marketplace. Determines security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information security standards; conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; studying architecture/platform; identifying integration issues; preparing cost estimates. Implements security systems by specifying intrusion detection methodologies and equipment; directing equipment and software installation and calibration; preparing preventive and reactive measures; creating, transmitting, and maintaining keys; providing technical support; completing documentation. Verifies security systems by developing and implementing test scripts. Maintains security by monitoring and ensuring compliance to standards, policies, and procedures; conducting incident response analyses; developing and conducting training programs. Responsible for the design, development, implementation, and integration of a DoD IA architectures, systems, or system components for use within computing, network, and enclave environments. Ensures that the architecture and design of development and operational systems are functional and secure. This includes designs for program of record systems and special purpose processing nodes with platform IT interconnectivity.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Must possess an active, current Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph;
  • Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA
  • or 4 additional years of relevant technical experience may be accepted as equivalent;
  • Log Analysis (SPL)
  • Alerting and Monitoring
  • Threat Detection
  • Certifications in Splunk
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of software development and some demonstrated proficiency in scripting and/or programming languages and database development;
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and the willingness and ability to adapt to dynamic and unexpected customer requirements
  • Scripting and Automation - Python
  • Data Handling
  • Incident Response

Desired:

  • Demonsrated interest in emerging technology issues;
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field and 6yrs of experience,
  • CISSP
  • CCNA
  • CEH
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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