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Peraton · 7 hours ago

Cyber Security Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $216K/yr

12+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. The Cyber Security Engineer will monitor and analyze cyber events and incidents, providing critical support to ensure the security of information systems and networks.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides technical targeting and all-source intelligence analysis to support the Client across the entire intelligence lifecycle

Delivers expertise in areas such as threat analysis, cybersecurity, signals analysis, and network intrusion, delivering mission-critical support for every aspect of the mission

The Cyber Security Engineer monitors, analyzes, and detects cyber events and incidents within information systems and networks under general supervision

Analyze technical and non-technical data and metadata to determine normal patterns of events, proactively identify abnormalities, and determine root-cause of abnormalities

Support a blended environment through excellent verbal and written communications skills

Qualification

TS/SCI clearanceNetwork securityPenetration testingVulnerability assessmentCyber operationsSplunkScriptingLinuxWindowsCritical thinkingOrganizational skillsVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Must possess an active, current Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field, or 4 additional years of relevant technical experience may be accepted in lieu of degree

3+ years of experience across technical competencies, such as: analysis, network engineering, network security, technical collection, penetration testing, red teaming, hardware engineering, software reverse engineering, cyber operations, and/or computer exploitation

1+ years of experience across three or more of the following: mobile device security, telecommunications protocols, Operating Systems (Linux, Android, Windows, iOS), software reverse engineering, vulnerability assessment, or malware forensics

Familiarity with cyber security tools such as Splunk, Zeek, Snort, etc

Experience working with and analyzing both raw and processed data

Scripting experience

Ability to think critically and analyze technical data in order to uncover critical information and make informed conclusions

Solid organizational skills and the willingness and ability to adapt to dynamic and unexpected customer requirements

Preferred

6+ years of experience across technical competencies, such as: analysis, network engineering, network security, vulnerability assessment, technical collection, penetration testing, red teaming, hardware engineering, software reverse engineering, cyber operations, and/or computer exploitation

3+ years of experience across three or more of the following: mobile device security, telecommunications protocols, Operating Systems (Linux, Android, Windows, iOS), software reverse engineering, vulnerability assessment, or malware forensics

System administration experience including support to Linux and/or Windows applications

Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCFP, CCSP, CEH, GCFA, GCIA, etc