NOSC Cyber Analyst Junior

NOSC Cyber Analyst Junior Job Locations US-VA-Arlington Requisition ID 2026-168913 Position Category Cyber Security Clearance Top Secret/SCI Responsibilities Peraton is seeking a NOSC Cyber Analyst Junior to support our customer onsite in Arlington, Va.

Responsibilities include: Coordinate across the enterprise to ensure network security devices are being monitored and are receiving or generating alerts.

Identify security risks and exposures, determine causes of security violations, and suggest procedures to halt future incidents and improve security.

Perform network traffic analysis utilizing raw packet data, net flow, IDS, IPS and custom sensor output, as it pertains to the cyber security of communications networks.

Device monitoring of Tiered alerts for all operational networks. Maintain documentation for processes and procedures. Create incident reports providing both high level and in-depth details for investigations.

Qualifications Required: Requires a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (CCNA Security, CySA+, CICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP) Current DoD 8570 CSSP-Analyst certification. (CEH, CFR, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, SCYBER) Requires a BS and 2 years of experience; will consider 4 additional years relevant experience in lieu of BS degree.

Requires minimum 2 years' experience in Incident Handling/Incident Response Fundamental experience working with DoD / Government Leaders at all levels Fundamental experience working CND duties (e.g., Protect, Defend, Respond, and Sustain).

Fundamental computing system knowledge, particularly networking, including a knowledge of communication protocols and familiarity with common computing security elements such as IDS/IPS systems and firewalls.

Knowledge of hacker tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP). Familiarity with computing security frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain.

Fundamental experience monitoring intrusion detection and computer defense appliances (Splunk, Elastic), applications, and analysis of associated alerts.

Fundamental knowledge of advanced threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) Fundamental knowledge of software exploits Fundamental experience in analyzing packed and obfuscated code.

Fundamental experience evaluating packet captures. Fundamental technical writing skills Fundamental communication skills Ability to support the team with investigations 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.

Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. Target Salary Range $66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position.