Cyberspace Analyst

Peraton • Fort Meade, MD

252d • $112,000 - $179,000

About The Position

Peraton is currently seeking to hire an experienced Cyberspace Analyst for the USCYBERCOM program. Location: Fort Meade, MD. In this role, you will support cyberspace operations efforts required for delivery of Mission Assurance (MA) products as part of the effort to facilitate, evaluate, and report cyberspace activities and functions. You will organize, determine, and recommend necessary policies, regulations, directives, programs, doctrine, and procedures for DODIN operations. You will analyze proposed capabilities and recommend COAs, develop solutions to address areas of concern for shortfalls, and develop concept papers, technical white papers, and related documentation detailing mission assurance practices for implementation throughout DoD. Additionally, you will assess the development of cyberspace capabilities to validate USCYBERCOM mission assurance requirements, synchronize capability requirements and new tactical uses of cybersecurity platforms, and apply knowledge on cybersecurity subjects relating to the conduct of Mission Assurance activities through identifying and mapping of Mission Relevant Terrain in Cyberspace (MRT-C). You will conduct research that focuses on rapidly emerging cyber threats and cyber adversary TTPs and draft assessments based on threats. Collaboration with internal and external partners to facilitate information sharing and communicate complex concepts within USCYBERCOM is also a key part of this role. You will provide technical expertise for the identification, development, and prioritizing of cyberspace operations requirements, processes, procedures, and governing directives. Furthermore, you will characterize and identify DoD tasks Task Critical Assets (TCA) assigned to USCYBERCOM to assist in informing decisions on resource allocation and prioritizing of effort. You will provide planning and integration support for cyberspace operations and identify opportunities for mission enhancement. Working with staff to write various cybersecurity policy documents related to Cyber Strategy, Concept of Operations (CONOPs), Annual Campaign Orders, etc., will also be part of your responsibilities. Lastly, you will contribute to the development of new Mission Assurance Related Programs and Activities (MARPA) and utilize automated capabilities such as Strategic Mission Assurance Data System (SMADS) to identify DODIN task critical (TCA) assets.

Requirements

• Minimum of High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience as a Cyberspace Analyst or a related functional area.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
• Minimum DoD 8140/DoD 8570 IAM Level II; or CSSP Incident Responder; or CSSP Infrastructure Support Certification.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• An active TS/SCI with poly security clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

• Possess 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.
• Experience providing updates and briefs orally and in writing to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support cyberspace operations efforts required for delivery of Mission Assurance (MA) products.
• Organize, determine, and recommend necessary policies, regulations, directives, programs, doctrine, and procedures for DODIN operations.
• Analyze proposed capabilities and recommend COAs.
• Develop solutions to address areas of concern for shortfalls.
• Develop 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.
• Synchronize capability requirements and new tactical uses of cybersecurity platforms.
• Apply knowledge on cybersecurity subjects relating to the conduct of Mission Assurance activities through identifying and mapping of Mission Relevant Terrain in Cyberspace (MRT-C).
• Conduct research that focuses on rapidly emerging cyber threats and cyber adversary TTPs and draft assessments based on threats.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to facilitate information sharing and communicate complex concepts within USCYBERCOM.
• Provide technical expertise for the identification, development, and prioritizing of cyberspace operations requirements, processes, procedures, and governing directives.
• Characterize and identify DoD tasks Task Critical Assets (TCA) assigned to USCYBERCOM to assist in informing decisions on resource allocation and prioritizing of effort.
• Provide planning and integration support for cyberspace operations and identify opportunities for mission enhancement.
• Work with staff to write various cybersecurity policy documents related to Cyber Strategy, Concept of Operations (CONOPs), Annual Campaign Orders, etc.
• Contribute to the development of new Mission Assurance Related Programs and Activities (MARPA).
• Utilize automated capabilities such as Strategic Mission Assurance Data System (SMADS) to identify DODIN task critical (TCA) assets.

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents.
• 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap.
• Participation in an attractive bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
• Education Level: High school or GED