Analytics Cybersecurity Tool Champion-Senior

Peraton•Fort Meade, MD

5d•$135,000 - $216,000•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton seeks a senior Analytics Cybersecurity Tool Champion to support DCDC and serve as the primary focal point for adoption, effective use, and continuous improvement of defensive cyberspace tools across the DASC and its supported mission partners. The position is located in Fort Meade, Maryland. The role bridges cyber operations teams and the technical platforms they use, including Caspian, JCRS-D, JCWA, PCTE, ArcSight, and associated CSSP toolsets. The champion ensures users are trained and equipped to use these tools effectively in support of ARCYBER’s defensive cyberspace operations mission. The position also supports tool documentation, operational alignment, compliance activities, adoption tracking, and opportunities for tool integration and capability expansion.

Requirements

5–8 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, cyber tool administration, or a closely related field.
Minimum experience and education combinations: 12 years with a BS/BA; 10 years with an MS/MA; 7 years with a Ph.D.; 16 years with a high school diploma; or 14 years with an associate degree.
Demonstrated proficiency with one or more DASC-supported cyber platforms (Caspian, JCRS-D, JCWA, PCTE, or equivalent DoD cyber tools).
Strong training, facilitation, and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework, CSSP operational standards, and DoD RMF processes.
Experience developing SOPs, TTPs, training materials, and user documentation.
U.S. citizenship required.
Active TS clearance with ability to obtain or maintain SCI.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting ARCYBER, RCC, or CSSP operational environments.
Background in change management, instructional design, or user experience (UX).
Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity accreditation processes, including eMASS and NIST 800-53.
DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II or higher certification, such as Security+, CISSP, or CEH.

Responsibilities

Serve as the subject matter expert and internal advocate for DASC-supported cyber tools, including Caspian, JCRS-D, JCWA (UP, JCC2, JCHK), PCTE, and enterprise security platforms such as ArcSight, HBSS, and IDS/IPS sensors.
Develop and deliver onboarding and recurring training for new and existing users; create hands-on workshops, quick-reference guides, and desk-level job aids.
Monitor platform utilization and user adoption, identify underutilization, and recommend targeted training or configuration changes.
Liaise between DASC end users, tool administrators, platform engineers, and government stakeholders; collect, document, and relay user feedback to support improvements.
Maintain current tool documentation, SOPs, and TTPs aligned with platform versions and ARCYBER operational standards.
Coordinate with the Analytic Team and Support Team to align tool configurations with operational requirements, MITRE ATT&CK mappings, and CSSP accreditation standards.
Support RMF and compliance activities by tracking system authorization status, POA&M items, and change-management requirements.
Develop and maintain a Cyber Tool Champion community of practice and serve as the train-the-trainer lead for team-level tool advocates.
Track and report adoption milestones, training completion, and user satisfaction; brief progress to the TPM and government leadership as required.
Identify opportunities for tool integration, automation, and capability expansion to advance threat detection, incident response, and hunt operations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Life insurance.
Health savings account.
Short- and long-term disability.
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Parental leave.
401(k).
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation.
Company-paid holidays.
Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.