Cloud Security Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Peraton is seeking an experienced CIRT Cloud Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our Federal Strategic Cyber Program, delivering leading cyber and technology security expertise to enable innovative, effective, and secure business processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 14 years of relevant experience; 12 years with Masters.
• Current or prior certification in one of the following: CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, GCED, GCIH
• Demonstrated expertise in the Incident Response Lifecycle and how it applies to cloud, legacy and hybrid environments.
• Demonstrated experience with cloud computing technologies to include Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Identity as a Service (IDaaS)
• Demonstrated expertise in traditional computing technologies architecture, design and security.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) platforms (e.g. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Elastic Defend, CarbonBlack)
• Demonstrated proficiency in using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms (e.g. Splunk, Elastic, ArcSight)
• Demonstrated proficiency in using Security Orchestration and Automation (SOAR) platforms (e.g. ServiceNow, Sentinel, Splunk SOAR, IBM QRadar)
• Ability to analyze cyber threat intelligence reporting and understand adversary methodologies and techniques.
• Knowledge of malware analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK and D3FEND frameworks and their relevancy to cyber incident response.
• Ability to identify and recommend remediation steps for cyber incidents.
• Demonstrated proficiency with common digital forensic tools (e.g. Autopsy, Axiom Forensics, KAPE, CyLR, Volatility)
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proven ability to operate in a time sensitive environment.
• Proven ability to communicate orally and written.
• Proven ability to brief technical and operational information to senior leadership.
• Ability to scope and perform impact analysis on incidents.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Ability to obtain final Top Secret clearance.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Telecommuting
• On-site Child Care
• Fitness Center