Computer Network Defense, Senior Associate
Computer Network Defense, Senior Associate
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$ 80000 - 128000
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Job Description
Responsibilities
Peratons Cyber Mission supports the United States Air Force by delivering mission-critical Cyber professionals who defend our nations security. Our team of experts provides innovative engineering logistics sustainment and customer support to ensure the functionality of network infrastructure while addressing the most complex cyber operations and national defense challenges.
Peraton is seeking a Computer Network Defense Senior Associate to support our mission to defend and protect our national security.
The Computer Network Defense Senior Associate performs day-to-day cyber operations monitoring alert analysis and incident response activities to safeguard enterprise networks. They assist in investigating threats applying security measures and ensuring network defense operations align with mission requirements.
Responsibilities may include:
The Computer Network Defense Senior Associate will be responsible for the following but not limited to:
- Monitor network traffic alerts and system logs to detect potential security incidents.
- Analyze and triage security alerts to determine severity and required response.
- Assist in the investigation of cyber ops events and incidents.
- Document findings and maintain accurate security incident records.
- Apply security controls and updates to systems in coordination with technical teams.
- Collaborate with network and systems staff to address identified vulnerabilities.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree with 2 years of experience OR a Masters degree with 0 years of experience OR 6 years of experience with no degree
- US Citizenship and a current active TOP SECRET Clearance with SCI.
- Must comply with Department of Defense (DoD) Manual 8140 requirements and comply with the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) for Work Role 511.
- Experience monitoring and analyzing network traffic alerts and logs.
- Familiarity with intrusion detection systems prevention tools and SIEM platforms.
- Ability to triage alerts and assist in incident investigation processes.
- Understanding of basic threat analysis techniques and vulnerability identification.
Desired Qualifications:
- Exposure to endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools and techniques.
- Familiarity with packet capture and network traffic analysis tools such as Wireshark.
- Understanding of zero trust network defense concepts.
- Experience supporting vulnerability scanning and remediation activities.
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
