Senior NOSC Analyst — Washington, DC at Peraton

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. We operate at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace.

Our employees serve as valued partners to essential government agencies and support every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, we solve the most daunting challenges our customers face to keep people around the world safe and secure.

About the Role

This position provides engineering, integration, and cybersecurity support to design, build, and test enhanced services for the Department of Navy's IT architecture. You will be part of a team offering a wide range of specialized roles, from cybersecurity experts to engineers focusing on systems, networks, software, and data center services.

In this role, you will coordinate across the enterprise to ensure network security devices are monitored and effectively generating alerts. You will identify security risks, determine the causes of violations, and suggest procedures to halt future incidents. Your work will involve performing deep network traffic analysis using raw packet data, net flow, IDS, IPS, and custom sensor outputs to secure communications networks.

Beyond technical monitoring, you will lead investigations, mentor junior analysts, and create detailed incident reports for both high-level and in-depth reviews. You will also be responsible for maintaining documentation for processes and procedures while developing training pipelines and brown bag sessions to facilitate team cross-training.

Hiring Process

The application period for this role is estimated to be 30 days from the posting date, though this timeline may be adjusted based on business needs and candidate availability. By applying, you express interest in the role and the company. During the review process, selected candidates may be required to participate in an on-camera interview and a process to verify their identity.

Equal Opportunity

Peraton is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Work location

Work model: On-site

429, O Street Northwest, Logan Circle/Shaw, Ward 2, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001, United States

Washington, District of Columbia

Key Responsibilities

check_circleMaintain documentation for security processes and procedures
check_circleLead cyber investigations and mentor junior analysts
check_circlePerform network traffic analysis using raw packet data, net flow, IDS, IPS, and custom sensor output
check_circleCoordinate enterprise-wide monitoring of network security devices and alert generation
check_circleMonitor Tiered alerts for all operational networks to ensure security compliance
check_circleIdentify security risks, determine causes of violations, and suggest procedures to prevent future incidents
check_circleCreate detailed incident reports for high-level and in-depth investigations
check_circleDevelop training pipelines and brown bag sessions for team cross-training

Requirements

verifiedMin 8 years with BS/BA; 4 years of additional relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelors degree
verified8 years of Incident Handler/Incident Response experience
verifiedTop Secret with SCI eligibility level clearance
verifiedCurrent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (CCNA Security, CySA+, CICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP)
verifiedCurrent DoD 8570 CSSP-Analyst certification (CEH, CFR, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, SCYBER)

Benefits & Perks

check_circleHeavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependentscheck_circle25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO capcheck_circleEligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plancheck_circleMedical, dental, vision, life, and health savings account coverageShort and long term disability insurance

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Incident Response, Network Traffic Analysis, Packet Data, Net Flow, Ids, Ips, Ccna Security, Cysa+, Cicsp, Gsec.

Education: BS/BA required, or 4 years of additional relevant work experience in lieu of degree.

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A Senior NOSC Analyst with Security Clearance at Peraton is responsible for the following: Maintain documentation for security processes and procedures; Lead cyber investigations and mentor junior analysts; Perform network traffic analysis using raw packet data, net flow, IDS, IPS, and custom sensor output; and Coordinate enterprise-wide monitoring of network security devices and alert generation.

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To qualify for the Senior NOSC Analyst with Security Clearance at Peraton position, applicants should have: Min 8 years with BS/BA; 4 years of additional relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelors degree; 8 years of Incident Handler/Incident Response experience; Top Secret with SCI eligibility level clearance; Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (CCNA Security, CySA+, CICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP); and Current DoD 8570 CSSP-Analyst certification (CEH, CFR, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, SCYBER).

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Senior NOSC Analyst with Security Clearance at Peraton is based in 429, O Street Northwest, Logan Circle/Shaw, Ward 2, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001, United States. This is a on-site role.

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Peraton has listed this Senior NOSC Analyst with Security Clearance role as on-site.

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Senior NOSC Analyst with Security Clearance at Peraton typically requires 8+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.

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Key skills for Senior NOSC Analyst with Security Clearance at Peraton include Incident Response; Network Traffic Analysis; Packet Data; Net Flow; Ids; Ips; Ccna Security; and Cysa+.

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Educational requirements for this role: BS/BA required, or 4 years of additional relevant work experience in lieu of degree.

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Senior NOSC Analyst with Security Clearance