ABOUT PERATON

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A current TS/SCI Clearance.
• US Citizenship is required
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or another related field; in a combination of computer science or information technology, or a combination of the above.
• 5-8 years of experience in computer network defense or 8-10 years’ experience in cyber-security, enterprise monitoring, network performance management or network operations.
• DoD Cyber Workforce Framework 8140: CySA+ and Security+
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and synchronize operations among multiple lateral and horizontal organizations, including US and foreign military, federal agency and civilian organizations.
• Experience in briefing senior military and civilian personnel.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Peraton is seeking a Defensive Cyberspace Operations Specialist for the USFK Joint Cyberspace Center program. The JCC program serves as the central hub for cyberspace operations, intelligence integration, operational planning, and alliance coordination across the Korean Theater of Operations (KTO). The USFK JCC program provides end‑to‑end mission support to ensure the JCC’s continuous readiness, decision advantage, and integration with allied cyber forces.”

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors, analyzes, and detects cyber events and incidents within information systems and networks under general supervision. Assists with integrated, dynamic cyber defense, coordinates and maintains security toolsets to support organizations’ continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization programs.
• Establishes a framework by which cyber risk can be measured and quantified in the marketplace.
• Determines security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information security standards; conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; studying architecture/platform; identifying integration issues; preparing cost estimates.
• Implements security systems by specifying intrusion detection methodologies and equipment; directing equipment and software installation and calibration; preparing preventive and reactive measures; creating, transmitting, and maintaining keys; providing technical support; completing documentation.
• Verifies security systems by developing and implementing test scripts.
• Maintains security by monitoring and ensuring compliance to standards, policies, and procedures; conducting incident response analyses; developing and conducting training programs.
• Responsible for the design, development, implementation, and integration of a DoD IA architectures, systems, or system components for use within computing, network, and enclave environments.
• Ensures that the architecture and design of development and operational systems are functional and secure. This includes designs for program of record systems and special purpose processing nodes with platform IT interconnectivity.