Tier 2/3 Cyber Security Analyst / Microsoft Sentinel/Microsoft D with Security Clearance
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on429, O Street Northwest, Logan Circle/Shaw, Ward 2, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001, United States
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, solving the most daunting challenges our customers face every day.
About the Role
As a Tier 2/3 Cyber Security Analyst within the Federal Strategic Cyber Mission program, you will serve as a seasoned professional dedicated to the maturation of detection capabilities across the Microsoft security ecosystem. This role is designed for a senior escalation point who will lead advanced threat-hunting operations and manage complex security incidents in a 24x7x365 environment.
In this position, you will partner with customer teams and local, national, and international CIRTs to investigate and respond to events. Your day-to-day involves conducting in-depth analysis of coordinated threats, characterizing network traffic, and performing forensic analysis of host artifacts and email content. You will drive the engineering and operations of Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender, designing analytics rules, tuning detection logic, and developing automation playbooks to optimize security posture. Additionally, you will mentor Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts, providing technical guidance on incident response processes and Microsoft security tools.
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
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Kusto Query Language, KQL, Soar, Siem, Edr, Azure, Aws, GCP.
Education: Bachelor's degree required with 5 years experience; High school diploma with 9 years experience (alternative to Bachelor's).
Frequently asked questions about Tier 2/3 Cyber Security Analyst / Microsoft Sentinel/Microsoft D with Security Clearance at Peraton
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In this Tier 2/3 Cyber Security Analyst / Microsoft Sentinel/Microsoft D with Security Clearance at Peraton role, you will detect, classify, and respond to complex cybersecurity incidents across the enterprise; serve as senior escalation point for tier 1 and tier 2 triage in a 24x7x365 environment; design, implement, and maintain microsoft sentinel siem architecture and data ingestion pipelines; and develop and tune analytics rules, hunting queries, and automation playbooks in microsoft sentinel.
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To qualify for the Tier 2/3 Cyber Security Analyst / Microsoft Sentinel/Microsoft D with Security Clearance at Peraton position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree and 5 years cybersecurity experience OR high school diploma and 9 years experience; 3+ years Microsoft Sentinel experience; 3+ years Microsoft Defender experience; CCNA-Security, CND, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP certification; U.S. Citizenship; and Ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance.