Digital Forensics Analyst Job at Peraton, Chantilly, Loudoun County, VA

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  • Peraton
  • Chantilly, Loudoun County, VA

Job Description

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 analysis

Qualifications:

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 requirements

Desired 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.

Peraton Overview:

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 worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range:
$146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. Peraton

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