Digital Forensics Analyst with Security Clearance

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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 to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Responsibilities The Digital Forensic Analyst will conduct research, evaluate system configuration data, and provide recommendations to enhance security posture of network and infrastructure. The successful applicant must understand network protocols to identify attack points that could be exploited by an adversary and work with the team to implement changes to mitigate potential weaknesses/vulnerabilities. Additionally, the Digital Forensic Analyst will: Perform network traffic analysis of organizational systems to analyze raw packet data and identify anomalous behavior;
Conduct computer forensics and security vulnerability analysis using commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and/or customer-provided tools;
Evaluate cloud services, web applications, and commercial-off-the-shelf software and hardware;
Identify gaps in cybersecurity systems and processes to reduce organizational risks;
Offer innovative cyber defense solutions to protect customer systems;
Participate in the penetration test lifecycle to understand threats and recommend solutions;
Understand and recommend industry best practices for the configuration of networks and Linux and Windows machines;
Leverage analytical tools (e.g., Splunk, Wireshark, etc.) to assist in analysisQualifications 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 as equivalent;
11+ years of experience working in three or more of the following: analysis, network engineering, network security, offensive experience, technical collection, penetration testing, red teaming, hardware engineering, software reverse engineering, and computer exploitation;
5+ years of cumulative experience in three or more of the following: mobile device security, telecommunications protocols, Operating Systems (Linux, Android, Windows, iOS), software reverse engineering, computer forensics, vulnerability assessment, or malware forensics;
Demonstrated working knowledge of software development and some demonstrated proficiency in scripting and/or programming languages and database development;
Demonstrated organizational skills and the willingness and ability to adapt to dynamic and unexpected customer requirementsDesired Qualifications Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCFP, CCSP, CEH, GCFA, and/or GCIA
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 eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan. Target Salary Range $146,000 - $234,000. 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. Paid Time-Off and Holidays
Retirement
Life & Disability Insurance
Career Development
Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
Paid Parental Leave
Additional Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Care

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