Peraton · 1 month ago
Watch Analyst
US-MD-Linthicum
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $128K/yr
4+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. The Watch Analyst will monitor various sources for threats to national security, provide initial triage and analysis of incidents, and deliver actionable reports to government leadership and stakeholders.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The Watch Analyst will monitor classified databases, the ticket management system, subscription-based alerting services, cable and local news, social media, and other open sources for threats to the nation’s critical infrastructure and global operations impacting national security
The Watch Analyst should provide the initial triage and analysis of cyber, physical, and communication incidents to identify the severity of impact to critical infrastructure and determine the level of reporting or briefing required
The candidate will work with a small team to provide accurate, timely, and actionable reports to our government leadership, law enforcement, federal stakeholders, and partners
The team will coordinate incidents affecting critical infrastructure through incident completion
The candidate should be an experienced Operations/Intelligence/Cyber practitioner with the ability to work in a time-sensitive operational environment
Watch Analysts must maintain strict adherence to security protocols and confidentiality requirements in handling sensitive information
Watch Analysts must be able to multitask, make quick decisions, and utilize critical thinking skills in a time sensitive environment under the direction of a federal CISA Duty Officer
The candidate must be detail-oriented and have strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data, synthesize information, and write reports
The candidate is expected to understand the operation of all communications and information technology hardware and software utilized to perform daily functions
The candidate should have the ability to troubleshoot all equipment issues as needed and coordinate a resolution with the help desk
Other services and support as needed or directed by the government client
Shifts are assigned based on the needs of the team and may include rotating assignments
Qualification
Required
4 years relevant experience with AS/AA; 2 years relevant experience with BS/BA; 8 years with no degree
At least one (1) year of specialized operations center experience
Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Active CompTIA Security+ certification
Strong desire to learn and work in a live Network Operations and Security environment
Experience with Knowledge Management Systems e.g. JIRA & Confluence
Willingness to work shifts to provide 24/7/365 operations support
Experience in Network Administration, Systems Administration and/or Network Security
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must have broad expertise in research, analysis, and report writing skills
Must be flexible and able to work within 12 hours @ 5 days a week operations support environment
Experience with open-source analysis and alerting systems
Knowledge of Microsoft Office automation solutions
Must have experience/expertise in one or more critical infrastructure sectors (as defined by HSPD-7 and the NIPP), cyber and/or emergency management
Must have Knowledge of National Incident Management System (NIMS) structure, emergency management operations, and background knowledge of one (1) or more critical infrastructure sectors
U.S. citizenship is required
In addition, selected candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a favorably adjudicated DOW background investigation for continued employment
Preferred
Experience in drafting and publishing national level reporting
Experience with email triage and requests for information (RFIs)
Experience as an All-Source Intelligence Analyst in Joint Operations Center and/or Fusion Center
Experience with cyber incident management and analysis
Has the ability to read technical cyber reporting, including IOCs and TTPs, and be able to extract important information to provide clear and concise reporting for a non-technical audience
Benefits
Employees may be eligible for overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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