Mid-Level Engineer Analyst / Secret

• Bachelors degree and 2 years of experience in IT/Network Engineering, Systems Administration, or Cybersecurity.
• Possess (or ability to obtain prior to start) and maintain one of the following certifications: CASP+ CE, CCNA-Security, CISSP (or Associate), CND, CSSLP, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP
• CASP+ CE, CCNA-Security, CISSP (or Associate), CND, CSSLP, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP
• Hands-on experience with network/asset discovery tools (e.g., Nmap, Spectr, GhostCrew, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, or similar).
• Working knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS).
• Practical experience querying/extracting data from Active Directory and/or a CMDB.
• Familiarity with Windows Server administration (patch levels, service inventories, configuration review).
• Basic understanding of security baseline standards (e.g., NIST, CIS benchmarks).
• Understanding of core networking concepts: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewall rule analysis, and common ports/protocols.
• Ability to read and interpret system architecture diagrams and network topology maps.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

• Scripting ability (PowerShell or Python).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure Resource Manager (ARM) structure, to understand eventual migration target.
• Experience supporting federal or Department of State IT environments.
• Familiarity with Power Platform, Databricks, or similar enterprise tools.
• Active Secret security clearance.

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.

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