SOC Operations Analyst Public Trust

Peraton is seeking to hire an experienced SOC Operations Analyst for its Federal Strategic Cyber programs.

Location: Warrenton VA.

Position Description:

• Manage incident triage and coordination with analysis and detection sections to identify and analyze technology and cyber impacts to IT assets network infrastructure (LAN/WAN) including applying security and ensure proper incident management and coordination.
• Direct continuity of operations for emergency relocation of 24x7x365 operations to include uninterrupted telecommunications computer systems cybersecurity and networks.
• Organizes supports and manages the containment investigation and remediation efforts in regards to incidences.
• Perform quality assurance of service desk actions and Remedy ticket submissions. Monitor respond and catalog SOC and SIM emails as applicable. Submit Remedy tickets as necessary to assist with keeping the triage console free of backlogs.
• Supports incident response engagements and partners with other incident response teams in maintaining an understanding of threats vulnerabilities and exploits that could impact client networks and assets.
• Monitor and review multiple data sources including intelligence media and law enforcement reporting to identify cybersecurity incidents threats and vulnerabilities.
• Provide classified and unclassified cyber risk briefings and activity updates to include but not limited to civilian government agencies and community stakeholders.
• May be required to coordinate with external organizations authorities and senior level leadership.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelors degree and a minimum of 5 years experience required.
  • An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for degree.
• Experience and familiarity with network analytics including Netflow/PCAP analysis.
• Understanding of cyber forensics concepts including malware hunt etc.
• Understanding of how both Windows and Linux systems are compromised.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Public Trust security clearance.
• Willing and able to travel up to 10-25%.

Preferred requirements:

• Experience using Splunk for system data analytics and monitoring strongly preferred.
• Experience performing cyber forensics malware analysis cyber hunt etc. strongly preferred.
• A professional certification such as GCFA GNFA GREM or GCIH is highly desirable.

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.