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CIRT Tier 1 Analyst / Active Secret
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An Incident Analyst or Responder investigates an IT-related incident: an unplanned interruption to a service, a reduction in the quality of a service, or an event that has not yet impacted the service to the customer. Works to restore a normal service operation as quickly as possible and to minimize the impact on business operations.
$121,343 / year median in Maryland
+8% projected growth
Job Description
CIRT Tier 1 Analyst / Active Secret
CIRT Tier 1 Analyst / Active SecretJob LocationsUS-MD-BeltsvilleRequisition ID2026-168194Position CategoryInformation TechnologyClearanceSecret Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an experienced CIRT Tier 1 Analyst to join Peratons' Federal Strategic Cyber Mission program.
Detect, classify, process, track, and report on cyber security events and incidents.
Perform triage of incoming alerts and requests in a 24x7x365 environment.
Monitor and triage the CIRT hotline, email inboxes, and fax.
Create tickets and initiate workflows as instructed in SOPs.
Triage Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) Alerts and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) Alerts.
Identify and triage benign, spam, exercise, and malicious phishing email.
Perform binary artifact triage to understand malware behavior.
Coordinate and collaborate with Department teams as needed to analyze and respond to events and incidents.
Report incident information to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).Collaborate with other local, national and international CIRTs as directed.
Deliver and oversee remediation activities.
Conduct shift change briefs.
Must possess or be able to obtain at least one of the following certifications before start date. Continued certification required as a condition of employment:
CCNA-SecurityCNDCySA+ GICSPGSECSecurity+ CESSCPKnowledge of ticketing systems (i.e. ServiceNow, Remedy). Knowledge of computer networking protocols and principles.
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, practices, threats, and vulnerabilities.
Knowledge of incident response principles and practices.
Skill in critical thinking by evaluating information and making independent decisions.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while taking initiative on assigned responsibilities. Ability to follow established procedures and written guidance with precision and attention to detail.
Skill in taking ownership of problems and seeing them through to completion.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Active Secret security clearance. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Splunk for security monitoring and alert triage. Knowledge of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for security monitoring and response. Experience with ServiceNow for ticketing and workflow management. Knowledge of cloud security monitoring fundamentals. Experience with email security and phishing analysis. Knowledge of the
Familiarity with PowerShell and basic scripting concepts. 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 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 ...For full information see follow application link. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.
Location:
Beltsville, MD and Rosslyn, VA Work Hours:
0600 - 1400 EST, SUN-THU In this role, you will:Detect, classify, process, track, and report on cyber security events and incidents.
Perform triage of incoming alerts and requests in a 24x7x365 environment.
Monitor and triage the CIRT hotline, email inboxes, and fax.
Create tickets and initiate workflows as instructed in SOPs.
Triage Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) Alerts and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) Alerts.
Identify and triage benign, spam, exercise, and malicious phishing email.
Perform binary artifact triage to understand malware behavior.
Coordinate and collaborate with Department teams as needed to analyze and respond to events and incidents.
Report incident information to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).Collaborate with other local, national and international CIRTs as directed.
Deliver and oversee remediation activities.
Conduct shift change briefs.
Qualifications Required:
Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience or a High School diploma and 6 years of experience.Must possess or be able to obtain at least one of the following certifications before start date. Continued certification required as a condition of employment:
CCNA-SecurityCNDCySA+ GICSPGSECSecurity+ CESSCPKnowledge of ticketing systems (i.e. ServiceNow, Remedy). Knowledge of computer networking protocols and principles.
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, practices, threats, and vulnerabilities.
Knowledge of incident response principles and practices.
Skill in critical thinking by evaluating information and making independent decisions.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while taking initiative on assigned responsibilities. Ability to follow established procedures and written guidance with precision and attention to detail.
Skill in taking ownership of problems and seeing them through to completion.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Active Secret security clearance. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Splunk for security monitoring and alert triage. Knowledge of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for security monitoring and response. Experience with ServiceNow for ticketing and workflow management. Knowledge of cloud security monitoring fundamentals. Experience with email security and phishing analysis. Knowledge of the
MITRE ATT&CK
framework.Familiarity with PowerShell and basic scripting concepts. 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 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 ...For full information see follow application link. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.