Watch Analyst

Responsibilities

Position Description :

• The Watch Analyst will monitor classified databases the ticket management system subscription-based alerting services cable and local news social media and other open sources for threats to the nations critical infrastructure and global operations impacting national security.
• The Watch Analyst should provide the initial triage and analysis of cyber physical and communication incidents to identify the severity of impact to critical infrastructure and determine the level of reporting or briefing required.
• The candidate will work with a small team to provide accurate timely and actionable reports to our government leadership law enforcement federal stakeholders and partners. The team will coordinate incidents affecting critical infrastructure through incident completion.
• The candidate should be an experienced Operations / Intelligence / Cyber practitioner with the ability to work in a time-sensitive operational environment. Watch Analysts must maintain strict adherence to security protocols and confidentiality requirements in handling sensitive information.
• Watch Analysts must be able to multitask make quick decisions and utilize critical thinking skills in a time sensitive environment under the direction of a federal CISA Duty Officer.
• The candidate must be detail-oriented and have strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data synthesize information and write reports.
• The candidate is expected to understand the operation of all communications and information technology hardware and software utilized to perform daily functions. The candidate should have the ability to troubleshoot all equipment issues as needed and coordinate a resolution with the help desk.
• Other services and support as needed or directed by the government client.
• Shifts are assigned based on the needs of the team and may include rotating assignments.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

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 worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$80000 - $128000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position the individuals experience education knowledge skills and competencies as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position employees may be eligible for overtime shift differential and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO : Equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veterans or other characteristics protected by law.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

ArcGIS,Intelligence Community Experience,GIS,Python,Computer Networking,Data Collection,Intelligence Experience,R,Relational Databases,Analysis Skills,Data Management,Application Development

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 80000 - 128000