Data Analyst/Cyber Risk

Responsibilities

Peraton seeks a Data Analyst/Cyber Risk to support Joint Force Headquarters DoDIN with Mission Assurance and Operations Research Analysis (MA/ORSA) support.  Location: Fort Meade, Maryland. 

 

In this role, you will be part of a team to assist JFHQ-DODIN understand, identify, assess, and managing risks effecting the secure operation and defensibility of cyberspace, inclusive of DoD intelligence systems, missions support systems, weapon systems, new technology, capabilities, networks, cyber physical system, control systems, cloud environments, data stores, etc.

 

Duties include:

• Identify and recommend cyber terrain/activities which may impact the successful execution of DoD missions, make recommendations, and establish requirements for improvements
• Analyze trend reports
• Perform data collection and analysis; conduct/produce studies on cyber terrain types, capabilities, data management, and other issues
• Provide analysis, risks, and options; and support decision making
• Manage and support the weekly execution of a Cyber Operational Analysis Working Group
• Support the completion of other similar work in the area of operations research and other specific mathematic areas as the need arises
• Lead and define operational risk assessments and analyses by DAO, Sector, and defined terrain segments
• Coordinate with DODIN AOs, sector commanders/directors, and other stakeholders to identify and understand the customer’s cyber relevant risk, strategies, tolerance, and other factors
• Define and document analysis factors, risk reporting criteria, and risk categories
• Incorporate risk assessments, options and issues, and results from wargaming/analyses in collaboration with DoD stakeholders
• Capture collaboration results with stakeholders in an assessment report, updated monthly.
• Propose mitigation and/or remediation strategies

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years experience with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with Ph.D.  Will consider an Associate with 10 years of experience or HS+12 years of experience.

• Must be experienced with cloud-based data warehousing, specifically the use of the Big Data Platform (BDP)

• Must have experience writing data parsers for the BDP

• Must have experience with Kafka and Apachi NiFi

• Must also have expertise in cloud native data storage services and data warehousing methods

• Must be familiar with SQL and noSQL data storage methods

• Must have an in-depth understanding of all aspects of Defensive Cyberspace Operations
• Must have the demonstrated ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders in a variety of formats
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to work periodically on shift to assist the team
• U.S Citizenship Required.
• Active DOD TS SCI clearance or the ability to obtain SCI.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specialized Certifications-- One of DoD 8140 IAT Level II or higher  

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

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

$135,000 - $216,000. 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.