Data Analyst/Cyber Risk

Peraton•Fort Meade, MD

3d•$135,000 - $216,000•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton seeks a Data Analyst/Cyber Risk to provide Mission Assurance and Operations Research Analysis (MA/ORSA) support. In this role, you will be part of a team to assist the Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) understand, identify, assess, and manage risks affecting the secure operation and defensibility of cyberspace, inclusive of DoD intelligence systems, missions support systems, weapon systems, new technology, capabilities, networks, cyber physical systems, control systems, cloud environments, and data stores.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years experience with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with Ph.D. Will consider an Associate with 10 years of experience or HS+12 years of experience.
Must be experienced with cloud-based data warehousing, specifically the use of the Big Data Platform (BDP)
Must have experience writing data parsers for the BDP
Must have experience with Kafka and Apachi NiFi
Must also have expertise in cloud native data storage services and data warehousing methods
Must be familiar with SQL and noSQL data storage methods
Must have an in-depth understanding of all aspects of Defensive Cyberspace Operations
Must have the demonstrated ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders in a variety of formats
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Ability to work periodically on shift to assist the team
U.S Citizenship Required.
Active DOD TS SCI clearance or the ability to obtain SCI.

Nice To Haves

Specialized Certifications-- One of DoD 8140 IAT Level II or higher

Responsibilities

Identify and recommend cyber terrain/activities which may impact the successful execution of DoD missions, make recommendations, and establish requirements for improvements
Provide analysis, risks, and options for mitigation and remediation strategies that support decision making
Coordinate and manage and support the weekly execution of a Cyber Operational Analysis Working Group, Mission Assurance working groups, and technical exchange meetings
Support the completion of other similar work in the area of operations research and other specific mathematic areas as the need arises
Lead and define operational risk assessments and analyses by DAO, Sector, and defined terrain segments
Coordinate with AOs, sector commanders/directors, and other stakeholders to identify and understand the customer’s cyber relevant risk, strategies, tolerance, and other factors
Define and document analysis factors, risk reporting criteria, and risk categories
Incorporate risk assessments, options and issues, and results from war-gaming/analyses in collaboration with DoD stakeholders
Capture collaboration results with stakeholders in an assessment report, updated monthly.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, changing priorities, and work independently with little oversight.
Provide technical guidance to stakeholders to facilitate planning, set direction, define initiatives, and develop solutions to needs and requirements.
Track and respond to task submitted via the Task Management Tool (TMT) and monitor the team's shared mailbox, providing timely, accurate technical and equity-related responses.