Job Description

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. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Responsibilities

Peraton has an immediate need for Cybersecurity Analysts (DCO Watch) in Bellevue, NE. The Cybersecurity Analyst (DCO WATCH) role will be onsite and supports the ITCC II contract at USSTRATCOM. This position requires US Citizenship, and a DOD TS/SCI clearance.

What you'll do:

Provide Defensive Cyber Operations Watch support in the following areas:

Protect the confidentiality, integrity & availability of the customer's data
Monitor networks for anomalous activity, network intrusion attempts and possible misconfiguration
Utilize SIEM to detect, analyze, and respond to network defense alerts and incidents
Initiate incident response & handling, and assist with forensic analysis
Monitor and use network security systems to include Firewalls, IPS/IDS, review SNORT rules and alerts
Use network forensics tools, network flows, collection/display systems, network replay devices, among other network defense software and tools
Maintain a 24/7 work schedule; and meet Department of Defense CND certification requirements
Document daily events accurately with details and brief coworkers and leadership on events
Review, interpret, log and act upon cyber intelligence reports as necessary
Review and investigate potentially malicious SPAM

Qualifications

5 years with a BS/BA, 3 years with MS/MA. in lieu of degree 9 years of applicable experience will be acceptable.

What you'll need:

DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI
Strong desire to learn and work in a live Network Operations and Security environment in support of USSTRATCOM's mission.
Willingness to work shifts to provide 24/7/365 operations support
4+years' experience in Network Administration, Systems Administration and/or Network Security
BS & 5 years, MS & 3 years, PHD & 0 years, or in lieu of degree, 9 years of commensurate experience in a DoD environment
Meet DoD 8570 requirements for IAT-II w/ CSSP Incident Responder certification within 4-months, including one from each of the following lists (some certifications can match for both):
IAT-II: CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP
CSSP Incident Responder: CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, CND

Desired Experience:

Basic understanding of programming concepts
Basic understanding of Linux command-line
Windows Administration skills, including but not limited to:
Basic functionality with Microsoft Powershell and/or other scripting languages (Python, Bash)
Basic Microsoft Office user skills and functionality
Basic understanding of IDS/snort rule composition
Desire to use or learn to use scripting skills to automate repetitive tasks and processes Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

EEO
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.

Our Values

Benefits
At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.