Cyber Data Analyst

Peraton•Linthicum, MD

5d•$104,000 - $166,000•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Cyber Data Analyst in our Linthicum, MD office in support of our Department of Defense (DoD) customer as part of a highly talented, highly motivated, and high-performing team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cyber investigations, digital forensics, cyber threat analysis, and mission support in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will contribute to protecting national security interests by leveraging technical expertise, analytical skills, and innovative problem-solving to address complex cyber challenges. Individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity, committed to excellence, and eager to make a meaningful impact are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Minimum 8 years relevant experience with BS/BA; 6 years with MS/MA; 3 years with PhD. A degree in one of the following fields is highly desired: Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or Software Engineering. However, an additional four years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a Bachelors degree.
Active Secret security clearance.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Self-motivated individual with attention to detail.
Expert in Jira, MS Excel, with experience creating pivot table and other charts.
Experience with Department of Defense Cyber Operations.
Experience communicating with senior government or military leadership.
Knowledge of Mitre ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain.
Knowledge of Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).
Familiarity with phishing and ransomware incidents.

Nice To Haves

Preferred certifications: CCE, CySA+, or GCTI.

Responsibilities

Compose cyber trend reports for Defense Industrial Base partners.
Respond to various RFIs, including data pulls and other metrics.
Monitor Jira for various tickets and provide updates as needed.
Identify ways to automate processes within Jira and Confluence.
Identify ways to automate daily operations and update SOPs accordingly.
Identify ways to redesign Jira ticketing UI.
Identify ways to enhance the service management experience within Jira.
Conduct open-source and closed-source research of indicators of compromise utilizing common threat vendor tools.
Analyze threat data from various sources.
Conduct peer reviews of team members' reports.
Conduct outreach to DIB partners and customers for amplifying information related to cyber reports and incidents.