Computer Network Defense, Senior Associate Security Clearance

Position: Computer Network Defense, Senior Associate with Security Clearance
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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit  to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. Program Overview About

The Role Peraton's Cyber Mission supports the United States Air Force by delivering mission-critical Cyber professionals who defend our nation's security. Our team of experts provides innovative engineering, logistics, sustainment, and customer support to ensure the functionality of network infrastructure, while addressing the most complex cyber operations and national defense challenges. Peraton is seeking a Computer Network Defense, Senior Associate to support our mission to defend and protect our national security.

The Computer Network Defense, Senior Associate performs day-to-day cyber operations monitoring, alert analysis, and incident response activities to safeguard enterprise networks. They assist in investigating threats, applying security measures, and ensuring network defense operations align with mission requirements. Responsibilities may include:
The Computer Network Defense, Senior Associate will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:

* Monitor network traffic, alerts, and system logs to detect potential security incidents.
* Analyze and triage security alerts to determine severity and required response.
* Assist in the investigation of cyber ops events and incidents.
* Document findings and maintain accurate security incident records.
* Apply security controls and updates to systems in coordination with technical teams.
* Collaborate with network and systems staff to address identified vulnerabilities. Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience OR a Master's degree with 0 years of experience OR 6 years of experience with no degree
* US Citizenship and a current active TOP SECRET Clearance with SCI.
* Must comply with Department of Defense (DoD) Manual 8140 requirements and comply with the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) for Work Role 511.
* Experience monitoring and analyzing network traffic, alerts, and logs.
* Familiarity with intrusion detection systems, prevention tools, and SIEM platforms.
* Ability to triage alerts and assist in incident investigation processes.
* Understanding of basic threat analysis techniques and vulnerability identification. Desired

Qualifications:

* Exposure to endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools and techniques.
* Familiarity with packet capture and network traffic analysis tools such as Wireshark.
* Understanding of zero trust network defense concepts.
* Experience supporting vulnerability scanning and remediation activities. SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range Details Target Salary Range: $80,000 - $128,000. 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. Benefits Statement:
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  Application Duration Statement:
The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. EEO:

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.