Job Description

Program Overview

Encompasses technical, engineering, data analytics, cyber security, management, operational, logistical, and administrative support for Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Cyber and Technology Security Directorate in three key offices/functional areas: Cyber Monitoring and Operations, Cyber Threat and Investigations, and Technology Innovation and Engineering State.

About The Role

Peraton is seeking to hire a Senior Cyber Intel Analyst to become a part our Indications and Warnings team with the Federal Strategic Cyber group.

Location: Arlington, VA.

Role:

In this role, you will become part of Peraton's Department of State (DoS) Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission (DSCM) program providing leading cyber and technology security experience to enable innovative, effective and secure business processes. DSCM encompasses technical, engineering, data analytics, cybersecurity, management, operational, logistical and administrative support to aid and advise DoS Cyber & Technology Security (CTS) Directorate.

You will: 

• Leverage open-source, proprietary/vendor, and classified reporting to closely track advanced persistent threat actor activity.
• Perform pattern, trend, and behavior analysis, as well as other specialized analysis techniques to identify malicious cyber threat activity targeting Department of State (DoS) information, systems and personnel.
• Maintain records to catalog and track malicious cyber threat activity targeting DoS information, systems and personnel.
• Identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) present on an Enterprise network through the use of a SIEM and other security tools and logs.
• Liaise with members of the Intelligence Community (IC); and Acts as the fusion analysis cell within Cyber Threat Analysis Division (CTAD).
• Provide presentations to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences pertaining to cyber threats.
• Need to be able to travel - up to 10% travel - to foreign and domestic locations.

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Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and 9 years of relevant experience is required. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Possess and maintain ONE of the following certifications:
  • CCNA-Security, CND, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP.
• Experience with Splunk SIEM.
• Experience leveraging the MITRE ATT&CK matrix or other threat models (e.g. Lockheed Martin Kill Chain, Diamond Model).
• Knowledge or experience tracking Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs).
• Knowledge or experience pivoting from IOCs to identify related infrastructure.
• Demonstrated written communication skills, communicating technical topics in an analytic fashion.
• Experience briefing individuals and large groups, ranging from the working to executive level.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as with a team of other analysts.
• Active U.S. Passport and the ability to travel up to two weeks at a time, both foreign and domestically (up to10%).
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility. 

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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