Cyber Security Engineer Job at Peraton, Chantilly, Loudoun County, VA

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  • Peraton
  • Chantilly, Loudoun County, VA

Job Description

Program Overview

Provides technical targeting and all-source intelligence analysis to support the Client across the entire intelligence lifecycle. Delivers expertise in areas such as threat analysis, cybersecurity, signals analysis, and network intrusion, delivering mission-critical support for every aspect of the mission.

About The Role

The Cyber Security Engineer monitors, analyzes, and detects cyber events and incidents within information systems and networks under general supervision. The successful candidate will analyze technical and non-technical data and metadata to determine normal patterns of events, proactively identify abnormalities, and determine root-cause of abnormalities. All team members are expected to positively support a blended environment through excellent verbal and written communications skills.

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Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years with BS/BA

Required Qualifications

  • Must possess an active, current Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph;
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field, or 4 additional years of relevant technical experience may be accepted in lieu of degree;
  • 3+ years of experience across technical competencies, such as: analysis, network engineering, network security, technical collection, penetration testing, red teaming, hardware engineering, software reverse engineering, cyber operations, and/or computer exploitation;
  • 1+ years of experience across three or more of the following: mobile device security, telecommunications protocols, Operating Systems (Linux, Android, Windows, iOS), software reverse engineering, vulnerability assessment, or malware forensics;
  • Familiarity with cyber security tools such as Splunk, Zeek, Snort, etc.
  • Experience working with and analyzing both raw and processed data;
  • Scripting experience;
  • Ability to think critically and analyze technical data in order to uncover critical information and make informed conclusions;
  • Solid organizational skills and the willingness and ability to adapt to dynamic and unexpected customer requirements

Desired Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience across technical competencies, such as: analysis, network engineering, network security, vulnerability assessment, technical collection, penetration testing, red teaming, hardware engineering, software reverse engineering, cyber operations, and/or computer exploitation;
  • 3+ years of experience across three or more of the following: mobile device security, telecommunications protocols, Operating Systems (Linux, Android, Windows, iOS), software reverse engineering, vulnerability assessment, or malware forensics;
  • System administration experience including support to Linux and/or Windows applications;
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCFP, CCSP, CEH, GCFA, GCIA, etc.

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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