Information Security Engineer

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Remote Information Security Engineer to join our to join our team of qualified, and diverse individuals. This person will be part of the SecOps organization.

Day to Day Work Responsibilities:

• Respond to escalated alerts from the Security Operations Center (SOC) by analyzing problems, mitigating threats, and investigating root causes to prevent recurrence.
• Dedicate the majority of time (initially 80%) to incident response, managing incoming alerts, and closing security tickets.
• Proactively hunt for threats and identify security vulnerabilities before they become issues (initially 20%, transitioning to 50/50 reactive and proactive tasks, and eventually 20/80 split).
• Monitor and identify anomalies across the program’s applications and operating systems to maintain security integrity.
• Conduct vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate system weaknesses.
• Manage and optimize Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) systems.
• Oversee email perimeter security and ensure the SIEM tools are effectively maintained and updated.
• Collaborate with team members while being self-sufficient in managing tasks and priorities.
• Work remotely while adhering to Pacific Standard Time (PST) hours. .

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 5 years of experience or a Masters degree and 3 years of experience or a High School Diploma and 9 years of experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Proven experience in IT operations and security roles.
• Hands-on expertise in vulnerability scanning, analysis, and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and respond effectively to phishing attempts and campaigns.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft O365 administration and security configuration.
• Experience with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Antivirus (AV) tools, including their deployment and management.
• Practical experience configuring and managing Email Gateways for secure communications.
• Administration and use of Web Application Firewall (WAF) tools.
• Proficiency in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools for protecting sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in configuring and administering SIEM tools , such as Wazuh.
• 3+ years of experience in Security Operations roles, including incident detection and response.
• Relevant certifications, such as CISSP , CISA , or CSSM .
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

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

$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.