Cyber Security Analyst

Peraton•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

The Cyber Security Engineer monitors, analyzes, and detects cyber events and incidents within information systems and networks under general supervision. The successful candidate will analyze technical and non-technical data and metadata to determine normal patterns of events, proactively identify abnormalities, and determine root-cause of abnormalities. All team members are expected to positively support a blended environment through excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Requirements

Must possess an active, current Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph
Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field, or 4 additional years of relevant technical experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
3+ years of experience across technical competencies, such as: analysis, network engineering, network security, technical collection, penetration testing, red teaming, hardware engineering, software reverse engineering, cyber operations, and/or computer exploitation
1+ years of experience across three or more of the following: mobile device security, telecommunications protocols, Operating Systems (Linux, Android, Windows, iOS), software reverse engineering, vulnerability assessment, or malware forensics
Familiarity with cyber security tools such as Splunk, Zeek, Snort, etc.
Experience working with and analyzing both raw and processed data
Scripting experience
Ability to think critically and analyze technical data in order to uncover critical information and make informed conclusions
Solid organizational skills and the willingness and ability to adapt to dynamic and unexpected customer requirements

Nice To Haves

6+ years of experience across technical competencies, such as: analysis, network engineering, network security, vulnerability assessment, technical collection, penetration testing, red teaming, hardware engineering, software reverse engineering, cyber operations, and/or computer exploitation
3+ years of experience across three or more of the following: mobile device security, telecommunications protocols, Operating Systems (Linux, Android, Windows, iOS), software reverse engineering, vulnerability assessment, or malware forensics
System administration experience including support to Linux and/or Windows applications
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCFP, CCSP, CEH, GCFA, GCIA, etc.

Responsibilities

Monitors, analyzes, and detects cyber events and incidents within information systems and networks under general supervision
Analyzes technical and non-technical data and metadata to determine normal patterns of events, proactively identify abnormalities, and determine root-cause of abnormalities
Positively support a blended environment through excellent verbal and written communications skills