Job Description

Program Overview

Encompasses technical, engineering, data analytics, cyber security, management, operational, logistical, and administrative support for Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Cyber and Technology Security Directorate in three key offices/functional areas: Cyber Monitoring and Operations, Cyber Threat and Investigations, and Technology Innovation and Engineering State.

About The Role

Peraton is currently seeking a Cyber Investigation Analyst - OTA for its' Department of State (DOS) Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission (DSCM) program providing leading cyber and technology security experience to enable innovative, effective and secure business processes.

Location: Arlington, VA. On-site, full-time required. 

The DSCM program encompasses technical, engineering, data analytics, cyber security, management, operational, logistical and administrative support to aid and advise DOS Cyber & Technology Security (CTS) Directorate. This includes protecting a global cyber infrastructure comprising networks, systems, information, and mobile devices all while identifying and responding to cyber risks and threats. Those supporting the DSCM program strive to leverage their expert knowledge and propose creative solutions to real-world cybersecurity challenges.

In this role, you will: 

• Support the Operational Threats & Analysis (OTA) Team.
• Audit for counterintelligence, insider threat, and criminal activities. pertaining to Diplomatic Security jurisdiction on the network.
• Recommend strategies for assessing inappropriate use of the Department’s networks; research and recommend tools for monitoring employee computer use and assessing user behavior.
• Provide support to DS criminal investigators.
• Perform in-depth log analysis to determine trend, patterns, and suspicious activity.
• Interface and coordinate with other U.S. Government, Intelligence Community, and Law Enforcement organizations performing insider threat auditing.

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Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: 

• A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 years’ relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Possess ONE of the following certifications:

  • CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CEH, CFR, CHFI, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), Cloud+, CND, CySA+, GCED, GCIH, GICSP, SSCP.

• Experience performing threat analysis.
• Experience with a User Activity Monitoring (UAM) tool.
• Experience dealing with security or law enforcement investigative personnel.
• Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) in general, in analyzing network traffic.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Top Secret security clearance,
  • The ability to obtain a final Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Preferred:

• Experience with digital evidence acquisition, user activity monitoring and technical analysis.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. 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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