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Peraton is looking for a Cyber Threat (Forensics) Analyst to support one of our longstanding customers. This autonomous role supports active operations and presents the candidate with cutting edge challenges in the digital forensic arena. This rewarding position will be responsible for applying knowledge in digital investigations to support criminal and national security cases. Candidates will conduct in-depth host-based and network-based digital forensic examinations using both industry-wide forensic and network tools as well as specialized applications to forward the investigations.

Qualifications:

• Education / Experience:
  • High School Diploma with minimum of 8 years of related experience
  • BS/BA with 5 years of related experience
• Experience conducting digital forensics on a variety of media including Windows OS X and Linux
• Experience with EnCase Autopsy X-Ways Axiom and other forensic tools
• Experience conducting disk and network forensic analysis
• Experience with volatile memory analysis
• Experience writing Technical Reports detailing results of analysis
• Experience briefing technical findings to a variety of audiences
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with ability to obtain a polygraph

Preferred Additional Skills

• One or more related certifications such as a SANS Digital Forensics track certification such as the GCFE GCFA or GREM EnCE or certifications from Magnet Forensics
• Knowledge of a programming or scripting language such as Python or PowerShell
• Experience with network traffic analysis tools such as Wireshark Zeek and Arkime

This critical National Security role is eligible for Peratons premier benefits package designed to recognize and support the professionals safeguarding our nation. A few highlights:

• 280 hours of annual leave (5 weeks of PTO & 2 weeks of holiday)
• Health Benefits (medical dental & vision) very low to no cost employee contributions
• Annual Critical Skills Bonus

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.