Peraton · 9 hours ago
Cyber Incident Response Analyst/Incident Handler
Fort Huachuca, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$66K/yr - $106K/yr
0+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company focused on delivering trusted solutions to protect the nation and allies. They are seeking a skilled Incident Handler to manage the lifecycle of cybersecurity incidents, from detection to resolution, and to contribute to the refinement of defensive playbooks.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Incident Lifecycle Management: Independently manage the full lifecycle of low to medium-severity security incidents, beginning with the continuous monitoring and triage of alerts from SIEM and EDR tools, and proceeding through containment, eradication, and recovery
Log and Endpoint Analysis: Conduct detailed analysis of logs from various sources, including network devices, servers, and applications, as well as endpoint data from EDR platforms to investigate security events
Containment and Remediation: Utilize security tools to contain active threats, such as isolating endpoints or blocking malicious IP addresses. Execute and verify remediation steps to resolve the incident
Playbook Execution and Refinement: Execute complex incident response playbooks and provide constructive feedback to senior handlers for the refinement and improvement of current procedures
Reporting: Create clear and comprehensive incident reports detailing the timeline of events, investigative steps, root cause analysis, and actions taken to resolve the incident
Qualification
Required
Active DoD Secret Clearance
0 years with BS/BA; 4 years no degree OR one of the following certifications prior to start date: CompTia Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CYSA+
Cyber Security Controls: Foundational understanding of cybersecurity controls and the importance of adhering to security policies in a professional environment
Preferred
Experience with Enterprise, Military or Department of War (DOW) operational environment is strongly desired
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
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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