Full-Time

Senior Security Analyst

Security Operations, Information Assurance

Posted on 9/23/2025

Deadline 9/22/26
Peraton

Peraton

10,001+ employees

Delivers defense, intelligence technology for government

Compensation Overview

$104k - $166k/yr

+ Overtime + Shift Differential + Bonus

Dulles, VA, USA

Hybrid

Must be local to DC area; hybrid schedule with up to 2 on-site days per week in Sterling, VA.

Category
IT & Security (4)
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Required Skills
Risk Management
Splunk
Requirements
  • U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.
  • 5+ years of related systems security analysis experience - primarily in a government environment, dealing with business critical, high availability systems.
  • Experience using SIEM and EDR platforms for security monitoring.
  • Understanding of system, network, and application security threats and vulnerabilities with the ability to establish monitoring solutions.
  • Ability to identifying different tactics and techniques of attacks.
  • Strong log analysis skills.
  • Understanding of TCP/IP and UDP protocols, network ports/protocols, and traffic flow.
  • Strong knowledge of data analysis.
  • 5+ years SOC or related cybersecurity analysis experience.
  • Experience utilizing Splunk to conduct incident investigations.
  • Experience conducting incident analysis and triage to identify true incidents.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks to meet periodically changing deadlines.
  • Self-starting and able to drive projects to completion in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to create, discuss, and explain technical documentation.
  • Security+ CE or other 8570 IAT level II certification (required)
Responsibilities
  • Utilize SIEM and EDR tools to monitor activity targeting customer's networks, systems, and applications.
  • Lead efforts to triage suspicious and malicious activity targeting the customer. Upon identifying unauthorized activity, collaborate with internal and external teams to respond to threats.
  • Support after-action activities to strengthen the customer’s security posture.
  • Develop and update processes, procedures, and documentation, including SOPs, to enhance incident handling, identify process improvements, and support team training.
  • Interface with multiple levels of management, providing information in technical areas.
  • Characterize and analyze network traffic to detect anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources.
  • Notify designated managers, cyber incident responders, and cyber security service provider team members of suspected cyber incidents and articulate the event's history, status, and potential impact for further action in accordance with the organization's cyber incident response plan.
  • Analyze log files from a variety of sources (e.g., individual host logs, network traffic logs, firewall logs, and intrusion detection system (IDS) logs) to identify possible threats to network security.
  • Conduct advanced searching in response to alert and event triage.
  • Perform real-time cyber defense incident handling tasks.
  • Coordinate with internal and external teams on information gathering and response actions for identified incidents.
  • Track incident resolution actions and ensure notifications are provided to the required point of contacts.
  • Communicate with customers and teammates clearly and concisely.
Desired Qualifications
  • Ability to examine issues both strategically and analytically.
  • Knowledge of networking essentials, components, data flows, protocols, and authorization boundaries.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards: + Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) or Security Operation Center (SOC) team experience + Knowledge of attack techniques and current threats + Knowledge of current IT security best practices + Mixed operating systems experience (Linux, Windows) * Understanding of web applications.
  • Education and Experience: High school diploma (or equivalent) and 9 years of experience; Associate degree and 7 years of experience; Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience.

Peraton helps government clients in defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure by delivering advanced technology solutions and services. Its offerings include cyber-hardened systems, systems engineering, and mission-critical support that protect national security. The company works through long-term government contracts and strategic partnerships to provide comprehensive, multi-year programs. It prioritizes a strong workforce, actively recruiting veterans, Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses to bring disciplined, mission-focused talent. Unlike many competitors, Peraton emphasizes collaboration with partners under clear, fair engagement rules to expand capabilities and deliver integrated solutions. The overall goal is to ensure reliable, secure technology and services for national security and critical infrastructure while sustaining growth through steady government contracts.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$60M

Headquarters

Herndon, Virginia

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • FAA awards Peraton $31.5B contract for BNATCS air traffic control modernization.
  • Gabe Camarillo's Army expertise drives $2.69B DHS cloud optimization contract growth.
  • Zscaler partnership accelerates Zero Trust adoption across DoD multicloud environments.

What critics are saying

  • Okta breach disrupts myAuth for 20 million users, breaching 99.99% SLA by 2027.
  • BNATCS delays trigger FAA termination and congressional probes within 18 months.
  • Leadership turnover disrupts $200M Defense Travel System execution by Q1 2027.

What makes Peraton unique

  • Peraton's IRIS AI platform combats disinformation with real-time media monitoring since April 2025.
  • myAuth delivers IAL2-compliant MFA for 20 million DoD users via Okta partnership.
  • Rapid Fraud Intelligence equips agencies with cyber-hardened fraud detection tools.

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GovBrew
Apr 3rd, 2026
Peraton wins $36M FBI Forensics and Investigative Response contract.

Peraton wins $36M FBI Forensics and Investigative Response contract. Peraton was awarded a $36M FBI Forensics and Investigative Response contract. Apr 3, 2026 Peraton was awarded a $36M Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Forensics and Investigative Response contract. Contract Details: Awardee Name: Peraton Start Date: March 31, 2026 Contract Number: 15F06726F0000285 Total Contract Value: $36,178,405.60 Learn more about the contract here.

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Bob Genter Named President, COO of Peraton

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Peraton Partners with Zscaler to Secure the Mission and Fortify the Future

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