Cyber Data Specialist

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a talented Cyber Data Specialist to support the Intelligence Community by leveraging your expertise in lifecycle data management. In this role, you will work as part of a dynamic team of 10 cyber data specialists and managers, providing comprehensive data management for digital media collections from customer field locations. If you’re a detail-oriented, technically proficient individual with a passion for supporting critical national security operations, this is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a technical resource and support the team in managing the full lifecycle of digital media data—from receipt and triage to preparation and transmission to media exploitation tools and repositories.
• Use a variety of tools and software to process and manage media with different filesystems and operating systems, ensuring seamless data transfer and analysis.
• Follow both automated and manual technical processes to ensure every byte of information is captured and exploited for use in downstream tools.
• Collaborate closely with team members, bringing innovation to improve manual processes and streamline workflows.
• If you have the drive and aptitude, opportunities to cross-train with the digital feeds and digital transformation teams are available.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience with a BS Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Science, Business Administration, or a related technology field; or 3 years of relevant experience with an MS Degree; 5 years of additional experience performing lifecycle data management work may be substituted in lieu of a degree, for a total of 10 years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Experience working in the intelligence community, with a proven track record in lifecycle data management or a similar field.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, with the capacity to engage effectively with colleagues of varying technical expertise.
• Must have an active TS/SCI with relevant polygraph.

 

Desired Qualifications:

• Technical Expertise: Experience with scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell to automate and improve processes.
• Operating Systems: Strong working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Tools & Software: Familiarity with FTK (Forensic Toolkit) or similar media exploitation tools.
• Innovation: Proven ability to identify and implement solutions that improve existing manual processes.

 

Why Peraton?

At Peraton, we pride ourselves on our mission-driven culture, supporting critical national security efforts that protect our nation. We provide an inclusive work environment, opportunities for career growth, and a chance to be part of an exciting, high-impact project supporting the Intelligence Community.

 

Join our team and be a part of something bigger, where your technical expertise makes a tangible difference in our nation’s security. Apply today!

 

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan

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

$86,000 - $138,000. 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.