Watch Analyst​/Top Secret

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience.
  • An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have broad capabilities and expertise in research, analysis, and report writing skills.
• Must be flexible and able to work within a 24x7x365 operations support environment.
• Experience with open-source analysis and alerting systems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office automation solutions.
• Must have experience/expertise in one or more critical infrastructure sectors (as defined by HSPD-7 and the NIPP), cyber and/or emergency management.
• Must have Knowledge of National Incident Management System (NIMS) structure, emergency management operations, and background knowledge of one (1) or more critical infrastructure sectors.
• Must complete FEMA IS-100.c, IS-453, IS-520, IS-545.a, IS-551, IS-700.b, IS-800.d, IS-860.c and IS-1300 before first day on the contract.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• An active Top Secret security clearance required with ability to obtain SCI.
  • In addition, selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a favorably adjudicated DHS background investigation for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specialized operations center experience.
• Experience in drafting and publishing national level reporting.
• Experience with email triage and requests for information (RFIs).
• Experience as an All-Source Intelligence Analyst in Joint Operations Center and/or Fusion Center.
• Experience with cyber incident management and analysis.
• Obtained Cyber certifications (i.e., CompTIA Security+)
• Experience with Knowledge Management Systems and Service Now.
• Has the ability to read technical cyber reporting, including IOCs and TTPs, and be able to extract the important information to provide clear and concise reporting for a non-technical audience.

Peraton is seeking a Watch Analyst to support its Federal Strategic Cyber team in Washington, DC.

• Location:
  
  Washington, DC | On-site
• Work Schedule:
  
  24/7/365 Operations Center | Shift Work

This position supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), within a 24/7 classified Operations and Watch Center.

The Operations Center serves as a central hub for monitoring, assessing, and coordinating responses to emerging cyber, physical, and infrastructure threats impacting national security. The team provides critical situational awareness and actionable intelligence to federal leadership, law enforcement, and government stakeholders to help protect the nation's critical infrastructure.

• Threat Monitoring:
  Monitor classified databases, incident management systems, alerting services, news outlets, social media, and other open-source intelligence for emerging threats and incidents affecting critical infrastructure and national security.

• Incident Triage and Analysis:
  Conduct initial assessments of cyber, physical, and communications incidents to determine severity, potential impact, and appropriate reporting or escalation requirements.

• Situational Awareness and Reporting:
  Analyze and synthesize information to produce accurate, timely, and actionable reports and briefings for government leadership, law enforcement, and federal stakeholders.

• Incident Coordination:
  Collaborate with team members and government partners to track, coordinate, and document incidents through resolution.

• Operational Support:
  Work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment under the direction of a federal CISA Duty Officer, exercising sound judgment, critical thinking, and effective decision-making.

• Security and Confidentiality:
  Maintain strict adherence to classified information…