Computer Network Defense, Lead Associate

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, Lead Associate to support our mission to defend and protect our national security.  

The Computer Network Defense, Lead Associate supports the monitoring, detection, and response to cybersecurity threats impacting enterprise networks. They assist with incident investigations, implement security controls, and collaborate with technical teams to enhance overall network defense posture. 

Responsibilities may include: 

The Computer Network Defense, Lead Associate will be responsible for the following, but not limited to: 

• Monitor network traffic, alerts, and logs to identify potential security incidents. 

• Assist with the investigation and analysis of cybersecurity events. 

• Support incident response activities, including documentation and reporting. 

• Implement security controls and configurations to protect network resources. 

• Conduct basic threat hunting to identify indicators of compromise. 

• Maintain and update intrusion detection and prevention systems. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience OR a Master's degree with 3 years of experience  

• 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 network traffic and analyzing security alerts. 

• Familiarity with intrusion detection and prevention systems, SIEM platforms, and log analysis tools. 

• Ability to support incident response activities including triage and documentation 

• Understanding of basic threat analysis and vulnerability identification techniques. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Exposure to advanced persistent threat (APT) tactics, techniques, and procedures. 

• Familiarity with endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools. 

• Experience with basic scripting or automation for security monitoring tasks. 

• Knowledge of zero trust security principles. 

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.