Cyber Systems Engineering, Advisor

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 COTS software and hardware
• Identify gaps in cybersecurity systems and processes to reduce organizational risks
• Offer innovative cyber defense solutions to protect 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 analysis

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years experience with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years experience with MS/MA
• Mandarin language proficiency
• Must possess an active, current Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field and 8 years of experience, or 4 additional years of relevant technical experience may be accepted as equivalent
• 5+ years of experience working across technical competencies such as: analysis, network engineering, network security, offensive experience, technical collection, penetration testing, red teaming, hardware engineering, software reverse engineering, and/or 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, and/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 requirements
• Desired: Demonstrated interest in emerging technology issues
• Desired: Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCFP, CCSP, CEH, GCFA, and/or GCIA

Benefits

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Pay

Target Salary Range: $146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.