Peraton
Computer Network Defense, Senior Associate
Job Locations
US-TX-San Antonio
Requisition ID
2025-159061
Position Category
Cyber Security
Clearance
Top Secret/SCI
Responsibilities
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
ye
ars 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
.
Peraton Overview
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.
Target Salary Range
$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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Job Locations
US-TX-San Antonio
Requisition ID
2025-159061
Position Category
Cyber Security
Clearance
Top Secret/SCI
Responsibilities
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
ye
ars 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
.
Peraton Overview
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.
Target Salary Range
$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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