Cyber Operational Risk Analyst / Data Engineer

Peraton • Fort Meade, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Peraton seeks a Cyber Operational Risk Analyst / Data Engineer to join our Mission Assurance and Operations Research Analysis (MA/ORSA) team in support of the Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC).
Location: Fort Meade, Maryland.
In this role, support DCDC with operations research analysis to identify and recommend cyber terrain/activities which may impact the successful execution of DoD missions. Conduct quantitative analysis to the military decision-making processes by developing and applying probability models, statistical inference, simulations, optimization, and economics models.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
• Experience with cloud-based data warehousing, specifically the use of the Big Data Platform (BDP)
• Experience writing data parsers for the BDP
• Experience with Kafka and Apachi NiFi
• Expertise in cloud native data storage services and data warehousing methods
• Familiarity with SQL and noSQL data storage methods.
• Understanding of aspects of Defensive Cyberspace Operations
• Able to work independently and part of a team
• Able to support shifts (24/7 operations)
• U.S Citizenship Required
• Active DOD TS/SCI Clearance or the ability to obtain SCI

Responsibilities

• Analyze trend reports
• Perform data collection and analysis, producing studies on cyber terrain types and capabilities to support decision-making
• Manage and support the weekly execution of a Cyber Operational Analysis Working Group
• Lead and define operational risk assessments and analyses by cyber-terrain segments
• Coordinate with DODIN AOs, sector commanders/directors, and other stakeholders to identify and understand the customer’s cyber relevant risk, strategies, tolerance, and other factors
• Incorporate risk assessments, options and issues, and results from wargaming/analyses in collaboration with DoD stakeholders
• Capture collaboration results with stakeholders in an assessment report (monthly)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree