NOSC Cyber Analyst

Peraton

$80K — $128K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • 5 years of relevant experience with a BS/BA degree (or 9 years of experience without it)
  • Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
  • Current DoD 8570 CSSP-Analyst certification
  • 5 years of experience in Incident Handling/Incident Response
  • Experience with DoD/Government Leaders
  • Strong computing system and networking knowledge

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate network security device monitoring and alert generation
  • Identify and mitigate security risks and violations
  • Analyze network traffic using various data analysis tools
  • Monitor Tiered alerts across operational networks
  • Maintain detailed documentation of processes and procedures
  • Create comprehensive incident reports for investigations

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and certifications
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Collaboration with government and military leaders
  • Engagement in critical national security missions
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a NOSC Cyber Analyst to support our customer onsite in Arlington, Va. Responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate across the enterprise to ensure network security devices are being monitored and are receiving or generating alerts.
  • Identify security risks and exposures, determine causes of security violations, and suggest procedures to halt future incidents and improve security.
  • Perform network traffic analysis utilizing raw packet data, net flow, IDS, IPS and custom sensor output, as it pertains to the cyber security of communications networks.
  • Device monitoring of Tiered alerts for all operational networks.
  • Maintain documentation for processes and procedures.
  • Create incident reports providing both high level and in-depth details for investigations.
Qualifications

Required:

  • Requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Requires 5 years with BS/BA; will consider 4 additional years relevant experience in lieu of BS degree.
  • Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (CCNA Security, CySA+, CICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP)
  • Current DoD 8570 CSSP-Analyst certification. (CEH, CFR, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, SCYBER)
  • Minimum 5 years experience in Incident Handling/Incident Response
  • Experience working with DoD / Government Leaders at all levels
  • Experience working CND duties (e.g., Protect, Defend, Respond, and Sustain).
  • Strong computing system knowledge, particularly networking, including a knowledge of communication protocols and familiarity with common computing security elements such as IDS/IPS systems and firewalls.
  • Knowledge of hacker tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP).
  • Familiarity with computing security frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain.
  • Experience monitoring intrusion detection and computer defense appliances (Splunk, Elastic), applications, and analysis of associated alerts.
  • Knowledge of advanced threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP)
  • Knowledge of software exploits
  • Experience in analyzing packed and obfuscated code.
  • Experience evaluating packet captures.
  • Strong technical writing skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work investigations independently and with the team
Target Salary Range$80,000 - $128,000. 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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