Cyberspace Analyst

Peraton•Fort Meade, MD

1d•$112,000 - $179,000

About The Position

Peraton is seeking an experienced Cyberspace Analyst to join our USCYBERCOM team located in the Fort Meade, MD area. Responsibilities: Candidate will support cybersecurity efforts required for delivery of Mission Assurance (MA) products as part of the effort to facilitate, evaluate, and report cyberspace operations. While representing USCYBERCOM, the candidate organizes, determines, and recommends necessary policies, regulations, directives, programs, doctrine, and procedures for DODIN operations; analyzes proposed capabilities, recommends COAs, and develops solutions to address areas of concern for shortfalls. Develops concept papers, technical white papers, and related documentation detailing mission assurance practices for implementation throughout DOD. Assess the development of cyberspace capabilities to validate USCYBERCOM mission assurance requirements; and synchronizes capability requirements and new tactical uses of cybersecurity platforms. Applies knowledge on cybersecurity subjects relating to the conduct Mission Assurance activities through identifying and mapping of Mission Relevant Terrain in Cyberspace (MRT-C) Conducts research that focuses on rapidly emerging cyber threats and cyber adversary TTPs and drafts assessments based on threats Collaborates with internal and external partners to facilitate information sharing and communicate complex concepts within USCYBERCOM Provides technical expertise for the identification, development and prioritization of cyberspace operations requirements, processes, procedures, and governing directives Characterizes and identifies DOD tasks Task Critical Assets (TCA) assigned to USCYBERCOM to assist in informing decisions on resource allocation and prioritization of effort Provides planning and integration support for cyberspace operations and identifies opportunities for mission enhancement Works with staff to write various cybersecurity policy documents related to Cyber Strategy, Concept of Operations (CONOPs), Annual Campaign Orders etc. Contributes to the development of new Mission Assurance Related Programs and Activities (MARPA) Utilizes automated capabilities such as Mission Assurance Decision Support System (MADSS) to identify DODIN task critical (TCA) assets #COSS

Requirements

Minimum six years of experience as a Cyberspace Analyst or a related functional area
Minimum of High School Diploma
Minimum DOD 8140/DOD 8570 IAM Level I Certification, CSSP Incident Responder, or CSSP Infrastructure Support
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent communications skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Possesses a thorough understanding of cyberspace operations and mission assurance related subject matter
Experience facilitating DOD working groups and participating in DOD component level tabletop exercises
U.S. Citizenship required
Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience providing substantive updates and briefs orally and in writing to senior leadership concerning cybersecurity operations.

Responsibilities

support cybersecurity efforts required for delivery of Mission Assurance (MA) products as part of the effort to facilitate, evaluate, and report cyberspace operations
organizes, determines, and recommends necessary policies, regulations, directives, programs, doctrine, and procedures for DODIN operations
analyzes proposed capabilities, recommends COAs, and develops solutions to address areas of concern for shortfalls
Develops concept papers, technical white papers, and related documentation detailing mission assurance practices for implementation throughout DOD
Assess the development of cyberspace capabilities to validate USCYBERCOM mission assurance requirements
synchronizes capability requirements and new tactical uses of cybersecurity platforms
identifying and mapping of Mission Relevant Terrain in Cyberspace (MRT-C)
Conducts research that focuses on rapidly emerging cyber threats and cyber adversary TTPs and drafts assessments based on threats
Collaborates with internal and external partners to facilitate information sharing and communicate complex concepts within USCYBERCOM
Provides technical expertise for the identification, development and prioritization of cyberspace operations requirements, processes, procedures, and governing directives
Characterizes and identifies DOD tasks Task Critical Assets (TCA) assigned to USCYBERCOM to assist in informing decisions on resource allocation and prioritization of effort
Provides planning and integration support for cyberspace operations and identifies opportunities for mission enhancement
Works with staff to write various cybersecurity policy documents related to Cyber Strategy, Concept of Operations (CONOPs), Annual Campaign Orders etc.
Contributes to the development of new Mission Assurance Related Programs and Activities (MARPA)
Utilizes automated capabilities such as Mission Assurance Decision Support System (MADSS) to identify DODIN task critical (TCA) assets

Benefits

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and participation in an attractive bonus plan.

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