Senior Cybersecurity Analyst
Senior Cybersecurity Analyst
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$ 135000 - 216000
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Job Description
Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our security team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring investigating and mitigating cybersecurity threats while ensuring the integrity confidentiality and availability of our systems and data. This role requires deep expertise in cybersecurity practices vulnerability assessment forensic analysis and real-time incident response handling.
Key Responsibilities:
- Network Monitoring & Threat Detection: Continuously monitor computer networks for security issues cyber threats and anomalous activities.
- Incident Investigation & Response: Investigate security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents document findings assess impact and implement mitigation strategies.
- Security Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed records of security events breaches and system vulnerabilities providing actionable insights to management.
- Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessment: Conduct tests to uncover network vulnerabilities and work with the security team to remediate them.
- Implementation of Security Measures: Install and configure security tools including firewalls and encryption programs to protect sensitive data and infrastructure.
- Forensic Analysis & Intrusion Detection: Perform forensic analysis on compromised systems confirm intrusion details and create forensically sound duplicates of files.
- Data Decryption & Analysis: Decrypt recovered data perform dynamic analysis including timeline statistical and file signature analysis and provide technical summaries.
- Incident Response Team (IRT) Support: Assist in real-time cyber defense handling tasks and support deployable Incident Response Teams (IRTs) in critical scenarios.
- Security Best Practices & Recommendations: Stay updated with industry trends and recommend improvements to the organizations cybersecurity posture.
Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in cybersecurity operations incident response forensic analysis and vulnerability management.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CIS ISO 27001) and best practices.
- Experience with SIEM tools intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) firewalls and data encryption technologies.
- Proficiency in penetration testing malware analysis and forensic investigation techniques.
- Ability to decrypt and analyze recovered data using forensic tools.
- Strong problem-solving skills attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in high-stakes situations.
- A current/active TS/SCI security clearance and the ability to obtain/pass a polygraph.
- Associates degree and 10 years of experience; OR Bachelors degree and 8 years of experience; OR Masters Degree and 6 years of experience. However four (4) years of additional relevant experience or specialized training will be considered in lieu of a Bachelors degree.
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
EEO
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
