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Peraton · 4 days ago

Cyberspace Analyst

Fort Meade, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$112K/yr - $179K/yr

6+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking an experienced Cyberspace Analyst to support cybersecurity efforts, facilitate cyberspace operations, and develop mission assurance practices for the USCYBERCOM team.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Candidate will support cybersecurity efforts required for delivery of Mission Assurance (MA) products as part of the effort to facilitate, evaluate, and report cyberspace operations

While representing USCYBERCOM, the candidate organizes, determines, and recommends necessary policies, regulations, directives, programs, doctrine, and procedures for DODIN operations; analyzes proposed capabilities, recommends COAs, and develops solutions to address areas of concern for shortfalls

Develops concept papers, technical white papers, and related documentation detailing mission assurance practices for implementation throughout DOD

Assess the development of cyberspace capabilities to validate USCYBERCOM mission assurance requirements; and synchronizes capability requirements and new tactical uses of cybersecurity platforms

Applies knowledge on cybersecurity subjects relating to the conduct Mission Assurance activities through identifying and mapping of Mission Relevant Terrain in Cyberspace (MRT-C)

Conducts research that focuses on rapidly emerging cyber threats and cyber adversary TTPs and drafts assessments based on threats

Collaborates with internal and external partners to facilitate information sharing and communicate complex concepts within USCYBERCOM

Provides technical expertise for the identification, development and prioritization of cyberspace operations requirements, processes, procedures, and governing directives

Characterizes and identifies DOD tasks Task Critical Assets (TCA) assigned to USCYBERCOM to assist in informing decisions on resource allocation and prioritization of effort

Provides planning and integration support for cyberspace operations and identifies opportunities for mission enhancement

Works with staff to write various cybersecurity policy documents related to Cyber Strategy, Concept of Operations (CONOPs), Annual Campaign Orders etc

Contributes to the development of new Mission Assurance Related Programs and Activities (MARPA)

Utilizes automated capabilities such as Mission Assurance Decision Support System (MADSS) to identify DODIN task critical (TCA) assets

Qualification

Cyberspace OperationsMission AssuranceDOD 8140 CertificationAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsFacilitating DOD Working GroupsCybersecurity Policy WritingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail