Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst - job 1 of 2

ResponsibilitiesPeraton is looking for a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst II. The Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst II will be responsible for the following but not limited to:• Respond to Cyber Security Incidents, provide cyber threat analysis and reporting to support SOC and Program's situational awareness.• Will actively monitor security threats and risks, provide in-depth incident analysis, evaluate security incidents, and will provide proactive threat research.• Monitor network traffic for security events and perform triage analysis to identify security incidents.• Respond to computer security incidents by collecting, analyzing, preserving digital evidence and ensure that incidents are recorded and tracked in accordance with SOC requirements.• Work closely with the other teams to assess risk and provide recommendations for improving our security posture.• The ability to take lead on incident research when appropriate and be able to mentor junior analysts.• Experience managing cases with enterprise SIEM systems like Arcsight, Splunk or Sourcefire.QualificationsRequired Qualifications:• 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD, 9 years of experience in lieu of degree• Must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance• Must be a U.S Citizen or have permanent residence status (Green Card)• Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.Desired Qualifications:• CERTIFICATIONS: (One or more desired)• CompTIA Security +• CPTE - Certified Penetration Testing Engineer or CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker• GCIH - (GIAC Certified Incident Handler) or ECIH - (EC-Council Certified Incident Handler)• CISA - Certified Information Systems AuditorBenefits:At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best, beyond the work you do with us daily. We are fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.Peraton OverviewPeraton 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.