Cyber Threat (Forensics) Analyst, Senior Associate

About the Position

Peraton is seeking a Cyber Threat (Forensics) Analyst, Senior Associate to support one of our longstanding customers. This autonomous role supports active operations and presents the candidate with cutting-edge challenges in the digital forensic arena. This rewarding position will be responsible for applying knowledge in digital investigations to support criminal and national security cases. Candidates will conduct in-depth host-based and network-based digital forensic examinations using both industry-wide forensic and network tools, as well as specialized applications to forward the investigations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth host-based and network-based digital forensic examinations
• Utilize industry-wide forensic and network tools
• Apply knowledge in digital investigations to support criminal and national security cases
• Write Technical Reports detailing results of analysis
• Brief technical findings to a variety of audiences

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma with a minimum of 5 years of related experience
• Experience:
  • Conducting digital forensics on a variety of media, including Windows, OS X, and Linux
  • Using forensic tools such as EnCase, Autopsy, X-Ways, and Axiom
  • Conducting disk and network forensic analysis
  • Performing volatile memory analysis
• Clearance: Active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a polygraph

We Offer

• Salary: $104,000 - $166,000 per year
• Benefits:
  • 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
• Location: Chantilly, Virginia
• Work Location Type: On-site

About the Company

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 peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.