Cyber Intelligence Analyst (OT)

Responsibilities

Peraton seeks a Cyber Intelligence Analyst to provide Cyber Intelligence & Reporting on Critical Infrastructure (CI) and Operational Technology (OT) to defend again CI/OT cyberspace threats. Location: Fort Gordon, GA

Tasks include:

• Conduct thorough assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities within OT systems
• Prioritize identified risks and develops mitigation strategies
• Working as expert, conducts research and evaluates technical and all-source intelligence with specific emphasis on network operations and cyber warfare tactics, techniques, and procedures focused on the threat to networked weapons platforms and US and DoD information networks. Focus area is SCADA, PLC, HMI, DCS, and other industrial automation systems
• Analyzes network events to determine the impact on current operations and conduct all-source research to determine advisory capability and intent.
• Prepares assessments and cyber threat profiles of current events based on the sophisticated collection, research, and analysis of classified and open-source information.
• Correlates threat data from various sources.
• Develops and maintains analytical procedures to meet changing requirements and ensure maximum operations.
• Collects data using a combination of standard intelligence methods and business processes.
• Produces high-quality papers, presentations, recommendations, and findings for senior US government intelligence and network operations officials.

Qualifications

Required: :LU

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD. Will consider Associate+10 years; HS+12 years of experience.

• All-source analyst shall maintain, at the entry level (1-3 years of experience), an OT and critical infrastructure knowledge base and common intelligence picture within the AIDP, ensuring its content is current, accurate, and accessible to authorized users.

• Familiarity with:
  • physical and logical communication methods and protocols used in ICS, PLC, SCADA, DCS, RTU, and HMI systems
  • current cybersecurity techniques specific to control systems
  • emerging trends and technologies in the convergence of OT and IT networks
  • ICS operations
  • various threat methodogies used on OT systems
  • OT cybersecurity best practices, threat landscape, and mitigation strategies in SCADA, PLC, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and other industrial automation systems.
• Active DOD TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain CI Polygraph and MEAD
• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Must be able to travel and/or provide surge support

Preferred, not required:

• Certifications/training/experience:
  • ISA/IEC 62443, SANS GIAC Critical Infrastructure Protection (GCIP), or
  • GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID) Certification, or
  • ICS612 training, or
  • at least 5 years of specific OT/ICS cybersecurity experience
• Familiarity/working knowledge of Army Intelligence Data Platform (AIDP), Object-Based Production (OBP), and military intelligence databases

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

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 the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. 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 individual’s 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.