Tier 2/3 Cyber Security Analyst / Microsoft Sentinel/microsoft Defender

Peraton

Washington, DC, United States
Base: $80,000 - $128,000; bonus: discretionary bon...
Remote
Microsoft sentinel implementation and operations
Microsoft defender for endpoint management
Kusto query language (kql) proficiency
Peraton is seeking a Tier 2/3 Cyber Security Analyst experienced in Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender to join its Federal Strategic Cyber Mission program in Washington, DC. The role involves detecting and responding to cybersecurity incidents, implementing security solutions, and mentoring junior analysts

Job Summary

  • This role serves as a senior escalation point for complex security incidents within a 24x7x365 operational environment.
  • The successful candidate will design, implement, and tune Microsoft Sentinel analytics rules and Fusion rules to optimize detection fidelity.
  • Peraton seeks an experienced professional to lead advanced threat-hunting operations and drive the maturation of detection capabilities across the Microsoft security ecosystem.

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Peraton is seeking a Tier 2/3 Cyber Security Analyst experienced in Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender to join its Federal Strategic Cyber Mission program in Washington, DC. The role involves detecting and responding to cybersecurity incidents, implementing security solutions, and mentoring junior analysts.

Salary

Base: $80,000 - $128,000; Bonus: Discretionary bonus eligible; Benefits: Overtime and shift differential eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Microsoft Sentinel implementation and operations
  • Microsoft Defender for Endpoint management
  • Kusto Query Language (KQL) proficiency
  • Tier 2/3 incident detection and response
  • Threat hunting and malware analysis
  • SOAR playbook development with Logic Apps

Nice-to-have

  • Multi-cloud environment security monitoring
  • Purple team exercise leadership
  • Python and PowerShell automation scripting
  • Digital forensics tool expertise
  • Advanced threat intelligence integration
  • Custom content hub solution development

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree plus 5 years cybersecurity experience OR high school diploma plus 9 years
  • Minimum 3 years hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel
  • Minimum 3 years experience managing Microsoft Defender solutions
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance
  • Possession or ability to obtain one of: CCNA-Security, CND, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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