Senior Sensor Analyst

Peraton•Linthicum, MD

21h•$135,000 - $216,000•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Senior Sensor Analyst to support a Department of Defense customer as part of a collaborative team. The role conducts intelligence analysis and operational planning to monitor, assess, and report on cyberspace operations. It identifies potential threats to Department of War critical assets, the DoD Information Network, and Defense Industrial Base networks, and supports U.S. Intelligence Community and interagency grid network sensor portfolios. The analyst helps shape cyber defense strategies by conducting reviews, identifying gaps, recommending solutions, and evaluating large datasets. The Senior Sensor Analyst researches and evaluates technical and all-source intelligence focused on network operations and cyber warfare tactics and procedures targeting networked weapons platforms and DoD information networks. The role analyzes sensor data and network events to assess operational impact, researches adversary capabilities, and prepares intelligence assessments, technical papers, and cyber threat profiles. It also develops and maintains analytical procedures to adapt to changing requirements and produces reports and presentations for senior government officials. The position is fully onsite Monday through Friday in Linthicum, Maryland.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 8 or more years of experience, or master’s degree and 6 or more years of experience, or Ph.D. and 3 or more years of experience.
An additional 4 years of relevant experience or specialized training may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Familiarity with cloud security architecture and cybersecurity operations and analysis, including incident response and management, forensic media analysis, malware analysis or reverse engineering, and threat intelligence analysis.
In-depth knowledge of network and application protocols, cyber vulnerabilities, exploitation techniques, and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures.
Proficiency analyzing network data such as NetFlow, PCAP, and custom application logs, and using network sensors for defensive cyber operations and investigations.
Experience with Network Intrusion Detection Systems and Intrusion Prevention Systems for threat detection and response.
Familiarity with Endpoint Detection and Response agents for monitoring end-user devices.
Proficiency with Security Information and Event Management forwarders for centralized logging and threat detection.
Experience with vulnerability scanners to identify and assess weaknesses in systems and applications.
Knowledge of log collectors for managing logs to improve incident response and threat hunting capabilities.
Experience drafting and editing finished intelligence, executive summaries, and other papers on key topics and technical scenarios for senior leaders.
Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Data Science.
Professional certifications in good standing, such as IAM Level II or III, CSSP Analyst certifications (Security+, GSEC, CND, CISSP, CASP+, GCIH, or CEH), or a GIAC certification.
Experience with Law Enforcement or Counterintelligence operations and/or Cyberspace Operations.
Skill in building extended cybersecurity analytics.
Demonstrated experience briefing Senior Executive Service and General Officer/Flag Officer leadership.
Experience in intelligence-driven defense and/or cyber Kill Chain methodologies.
Cyber Network Defense Analyst experience.
Cyber Protection Team experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct intelligence analysis and operational planning to monitor, assess, and report on cyberspace operations.
Identify potential threats to Department of War critical assets, DoD Information Network, and Defense Industrial Base networks.
Support U.S. Intelligence Community and interagency grid network sensor portfolios.
Conduct reviews, identify gaps, recommend solutions, and evaluate large datasets to support cyber defense strategies.
Research and evaluate technical and all-source intelligence concerning network operations and cyber warfare tactics and procedures.
Analyze sensor data and network events to assess operational impact.
Research adversary capabilities.
Prepare intelligence assessments, technical papers, and cyber threat profiles.
Develop and maintain analytical procedures to adapt to changing requirements and ensure effective operations.
Produce reports and presentations for senior government officials.