SOC / Security Analyst

Peraton seeks a SOC/Security Analyst to support Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) with DCO AI Cyber Security Support.

Location: Fort Meade, MD.

In this role, you will monitor security systems, analyze alerts, and respond to security incidents to protect DCDC analytic infrastructure.

Primary Responsibilities:

Monitor SIEM and security tools for threats
• Analyze security alerts and events
• Conduct log analysis and correlation
• Support incident detection and response
• Perform vulnerability scanning and analysis
• Maintain security monitoring documentation

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
• Current Security+, CySA+, or equivalent IA cybersecurity certification
• Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, ELK)
• Knowledge of security monitoring and alerting
• Log analysis and correlation skills
• Understanding of attack patterns and indicators
• Incident response experience
• U.S Citizenship required
• DoD TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field
• 8 years of relevant experience

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 do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.