Peraton · 20 hours ago
Cyber Incident Response Analyst/Incident Handler
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a skilled Incident Handler to manage the full lifecycle of cybersecurity incidents, from detection to resolution, and to contribute to the refinement of defensive playbooks.
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Responsibilities
Incident Lifecycle Management: Independently manage the full lifecycle of low to medium-severity security incidents, beginning with the continuous monitoring and triage of alerts from SIEM and EDR tools, and proceeding through containment, eradication, and recovery
Log and Endpoint Analysis: Conduct detailed analysis of logs from various sources, including network devices, servers, and applications, as well as endpoint data from EDR platforms to investigate security events
Containment and Remediation: Utilize security tools to contain active threats, such as isolating endpoints or blocking malicious IP addresses. Execute and verify remediation steps to resolve the incident
Playbook Execution and Refinement: Execute complex incident response playbooks and provide constructive feedback to senior handlers for the refinement and improvement of current procedures
Reporting: Create clear and comprehensive incident reports detailing the timeline of events, investigative steps, root cause analysis, and actions taken to resolve the incident
Qualification
Required
Active DoD Secret Clearance
0 years with BS/BA; 4 years no degree OR one of the following certifications prior to start date: CompTia Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CYSA+
Cyber Security Controls: Foundational understanding of cybersecurity controls and the importance of adhering to security policies in a professional environment
Preferred
Experience with Enterprise, Military or Department of War (DOW) operational environment
Benefits
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
Funding
Current Stage
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2026-01-22
2025-09-25
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