Sr. Digital Forensics and Incident Response Analyst

Peraton is seeking a Sr Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) Analyst to support Corporate Cybersecurity Operations. The person hired into this position will be assigned to Peraton’s Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC). The job duties include leadership, technical mentoring, and performing cyber data analytics at scale. Senior Incident Response Analyst will guide employment of detection rules (SIEM, EDR, YARA, etc.), hunt for advanced attackers, and review the technical work of junior and mid-level team members. Ideal candidates will be deadline oriented, comfortable making decisions, and able to consistently produce high quality work. The Sr DFIR Analyst will work closely with the CSOC Manager as required to produce detailed analysis of security events, support business units, and maintain a spirit of collaboration with IT Team Leaders.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Protect the organization’s IT assets as a member of the Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC)
• Implement DFIR strategies to identify risks and reduce gaps in network and host security controls
• Collaborate with IT Ops and end users to proactively thwart intrusions and support incident response
• Prepare CSOC reports that document security incidents from discovery to remediation
• Support vulnerability and cyber risk management functions by continually monitoring threats and exposures
• Test and evaluate technology solutions in preparation for small and large-scale deployments
• Periodic on-call responsibilities

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 8 years experience in a Cybersecurity-related field or equivalent Security Operations work experience
• Minimum 6 years’ experience with Splunk Enterprise Security to include leading optimization projects focused on data management, enhanced monitoring, and automation. Splunk Certified Power User or other advanced Splunk Certification is a plus
• Minimum 6 years’ DFIR experience using Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) technology
• Minimum 6 years’ experience performing forensic analysis on various types of evidence, such as disk, memory, network, and cloud artifacts  
• Proficient with common scripting and programming languages
• Experience with DoD Risk Management Frameworks
• In-depth understanding of common security controls for Windows, Linux, and network equipment
• Strong attention to detail, time management skills, and professional demeanor
• US Citizenship