Cyber Investigation Analyst with UAM (OTA)

Responsibilities

Peraton is currently seeking a Cyber Investigation Analyst - OTA for its' Department of State (DOS) Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission (DSCM) program providing leading cyber and technology security experience to enable innovative, effective and secure business processes.

 

Location: Arlington, VA. On-site, full-time required. 

 

The DSCM program encompasses technical, engineering, data analytics, cyber security, management, operational, logistical and administrative support to aid and advise DOS Cyber & Technology Security (CTS) Directorate. This includes protecting a global cyber infrastructure comprising networks, systems, information, and mobile devices all while identifying and responding to cyber risks and threats. Those supporting the DSCM program strive to leverage their expert knowledge and propose creative solutions to real-world cybersecurity challenges.

 

In this role, you will: 

 

• Support the Operational Threats & Analysis (OTA) Team.
• Audit for counterintelligence, insider threat, and criminal activities. pertaining to Diplomatic Security jurisdiction on the network.
• Recommend strategies for assessing inappropriate use of the Department’s networks; research and recommend tools for monitoring employee computer use and assessing user behavior.
• Provide support to DS criminal investigators.
• Perform in-depth log analysis to determine trend, patterns, and suspicious activity.
• Interface and coordinate with other U.S. Government, Intelligence Community, and Law Enforcement organizations performing insider threat auditing.

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Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: 

• A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Possess ONE of the following certifications:
  • CAP, CASP+ CE, CCISO, CCNA-Security, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), CISSP (or Associate), CND, CSSLP, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, GSLC, Security+ CE, SSCP, PPDA, Agile IC, SNOW App Dev.
• Experience performing threat analysis.
• Experience with a User Activity Monitoring (UAM) tool.
• Experience dealing with security or law enforcement investigative personnel.
• Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) in general, in analyzing network traffic.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Top Secret security clearance,
  • The ability to obtain a final Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Preferred:

• Experience with digital evidence acquisition, user activity monitoring and technical analysis.

 

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 world’s 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 can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.