Peraton · 12 hours ago
Risk and Vulnerability Analyst
Washington, DC, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $128K/yr
2+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. The Risk and Vulnerability Analyst supports a 24x7 Security Operations Center by identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing vulnerabilities and security risks across enterprise, cloud, and application environments.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support 24x7 SOC operations by performing continuous vulnerability monitoring and risk analysis
Execute vulnerability assessments using industry-standard scanning tools across networks, systems, cloud, and APIs
Conduct cloud compliance, ISVM, and API security scanning, validating findings and false positives
Correlate vulnerability data with SOC alerts, threat intelligence, and active incidents
Automate vulnerability reporting, risk scoring, and remediation tracking workflows
Track and enforce remediation timelines in coordination with SOC, IR, and engineering teams
Ensure compliance with DHS 4300A, NIST SP 800-115, and CISA BOD 23-01 requirements
Provide operational risk summaries, metrics, and reports to SOC leadership and stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field. An additional 4 years will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement
Minimum of 2 years of experience in security operations, vulnerability management, or risk analysis
Hands-on experience with industry vulnerability scanning tools, cloud compliance platforms, ISVM, and API scanning
Experience supporting automation of vulnerability analysis and reporting
Familiarity with DHS 4300A, NIST SP 800-115, and CISA BOD 23-01 compliance
U.S. citizenship required
Active Secret security clearance required
Preferred
3-5 years of experience in security operations, vulnerability management, or risk analysis
Benefits
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
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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