Hiring: Senior Sensor Analyst Company: Peraton Location: Linthicum, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 18:21:49 Employment Type: Contract / On-site Target Skills & Keywords : AI, CPT, IAM, SIEM About the job Experience: •Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD. A degree in one of these fields is highly desired: Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Software Engineering. •8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD. A degree in one of these fields is highly desired: Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Software Engineering. Required Skills: •This position will be fully on site M-F. Qualifications: •In lieu of a Bachelors degree, four additional years of relevant experience may be considered. •Operational familiarity with Cloud Security Architecture and all related aspects of cybersecurity operations and analysis (e.g., incident response & management, forensic media analysis, malware analysis/reverse-engineering, and threat intelligence analysis). •In-depth knowledge of network and application protocols, cyber vulnerabilities, exploitation techniques, and adversary methodologies (TTPs). •Proficient in analyzing various types of network data (e.g., Netflow, PCAP, custom application logs) and employing network sensors to support defensive cyber operations and investigations. •Operational familiarity with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents for monitoring end-user devices. •Proficiency in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) forwarders for centralized logging and threat detection. •Knowledge of log collectors for managing logs to improve incident response and threat hunting capabilities. •Clearance requirement: Active TS/SCI with Poly eligibility. •Professional certifications in good standing: IAM Level II & III, CSSP Analyst (Security +, GSEC, CND, CISSP, CASP+, GCIH, or CEH), or GIAC Certification. •Skilled in building extended cybersecurity analytics. Compensation: •$135,000 - $216,000 / year •Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!