Security Operations Center Analyst, Senior Advisor

Join Peraton in advancing the safety efficiency and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAAs Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nations skies safe and connected.

Were looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the worlds most vital transportation infrastructures working alongside leaders in aviation engineering data science and systems integration.

At Peraton you wont just support the mission youll define it.

The Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst provides oversight and operational leadership for security monitoring event triage and incident response activities ensuring continuous protection resilience and readiness of FAA systems and networks. This role integrates deep technical expertise with strategic planning and interagency collaboration to defend against emerging cyber threats while ensuring compliance with national policies regulations and security standards.

Key Responsibilities

Cybersecurity Monitoring & Incident Response

• Oversee the continuous monitoring of FAA systems and networks ensuring timely detection of suspicious or anomalous activity.

• Lead event triage processes assessing severity scope and potential impact of security events.

• Coordinate incident response actions ensuring rapid containment eradication and recovery from cybersecurity incidents.

• Provide after-action analysis and contribute to the development of lessons learned and best practices to strengthen operational resilience.

Cyber Operations Planning & Support

• Develop and implement detailed support plans for a range of cyber operations in collaboration with planners operators analysts and military leadership.

• Participate in targeting selection validation synchronization integration and execution of cyber activities to support mission objectives.

• Provide operational guidance and technical recommendations to ensure alignment with FAA priorities national security requirements and interagency mandates.

Policy Compliance & Governance

• Analyze and review cybersecurity strategies doctrine policies and directives ensuring compliance with federal regulations FAA-specific guidance and military requirements when applicable.

• Assist interagency partners in the development and refinement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cyber operations and mission support.

• Develop review and apply specific cyber operations guidance for integration into broader enterprise and agency planning activities.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Advisory

• Act as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders including federal defense and interagency partners to ensure alignment of objectives and resources.

• Provide input into the administrative and logistical elements of operational support plans including resource prioritization and capability acquisition.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to leverage analytical and technical expertise to meet mission requirements and enhance system security.

Operational & Strategic Contribution

• Review approve prioritize and submit operational requirements for research development and acquisition of advanced cyber capabilities.

• Provide recommendations to leadership on cyber operations objectives strategies plans and programs.

• Draft and deliver briefings policy documents decision papers staffing packages memorandums and official correspondence for senior leadership and interagency stakeholders.

• Contribute to organizational improvement by developing new approaches for coordination integration and execution of SOC and cybersecurity operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science Information Systems or a related field.

  • 15 years of relevant experience with a BS/BA.

  • 1215 years with a MS/MA.

  • 1013 years with a PhD.

• Expertise in cybersecurity principles operations security cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

• Strong knowledge of national regulations policies ethics and standards as they relate to cybersecurity and cyber operations.

• Demonstrated experience with incident response event triage and SOC operations in a complex high-stakes environment.

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (Public Trust or higher up to TS/SCI depending on assignment).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior military or federal service with a deep understanding of military hierarchy leadership and command structures.

• Experience supporting FAA DHS DoD or intelligence community cyber operations.

• Familiarity with financial or operational planning processes including preparing and analyzing real-time data for leadership decisions.

• Strong skills in policy development operational planning and interagency coordination.

• Proven ability to brief senior leaders and prepare clear actionable technical and policy documentation.

#BNATC

#BNATC

#BNATC

#BNATC

#BNATC

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.