Security Monitoring SME

We are seeking an experienced Security Monitoring SME to provide expert-level support in a 24x7x365 cybersecurity operations environment. The ideal candidate will lead efforts in cloud and network monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and cyber defense strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide SME-level support for security and cloud monitoring across hybrid environments.
• Lead analysis and response for cybersecurity incidents and alerts.
• Develop and fine-tune monitoring content, dashboards, and detections.
• Perform advanced threat and log analysis using SIEM, EDR, and forensic tools.
• Correlate data from multiple sources to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Coordinate response efforts and brief leadership during significant incidents.
• Conduct after-action reviews and produce clear incident and intelligence reports.
• Mentor analysts and develop training programs to enhance monitoring capabilities.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience or 12 years of experience with a HS Diploma/equivalent.
• Must have at least one Certifications form the following: CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, GCED, or GCIH.
• Expertise with cloud platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and security monitoring tools.
• Strong knowledge of SIEM technologies, log aggregation, and incident response lifecycle.
• Proven ability to analyze network and endpoint activity to determine threat impact and scope.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills in high-tempo environments.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with cloud-native security tools (AWS CloudTrail, Azure Sentinel, etc.).
• Knowledge of malware behavior, network traffic analysis, and system hardening.
• Experience creating SOC runbooks, detection rules, and playbooks.
• Ability to brief executive leadership on threats and security posture.

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.