Intern Probabilistic Risk Analysis Engineer Jobs in Arizona

About Peraton 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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. About The Role Peraton is currently seeking a Risk and Vulnerability Analyst. Location: Chandler, AZ or Washington DC. Role and Responsibilities: The Risk and Vulnerability Analyst supports a 24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC) by identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing vulnerabilities and security risks across enterprise, cloud, and application environments. This role ensures continuous visibility, compliance, and timely remediation to reduce operational and mission risk. You will: * Support 24x7 SOC operations by performing continuous vulnerability monitoring and risk analysis.
* Execute vulnerability assessments using industry-standard scanning tools across networks, systems, cloud, and APIs.
* Conduct cloud compliance, ISVM, and API security scanning, validating findings and false positives.
* Correlate vulnerability data with SOC alerts, threat intelligence, and active incidents.
* Automate vulnerability reporting, risk scoring, and remediation tracking workflows.
* Track and enforce remediation timelines in coordination with SOC, IR, and engineering teams.
* Ensure compliance with DHS 4300A, NIST SP 800-115, and CISA BOD 23-01 requirements.
* Provide operational risk summaries, metrics, and reports to SOC leadership and stakeholders.
Qualifications Required: * Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field. An additional 4 years will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
* Minimum of 2 years of experience in security operations, vulnerability management, or risk analysis.
* Hands-on experience with industry vulnerability scanning tools, cloud compliance platforms, ISVM, and API scanning.
* Experience supporting automation of vulnerability analysis and reporting.
* Familiarity with DHS 4300A, NIST SP 800-115, and CISA BOD 23-01 compliance.
* U.S. citizenship required. * Active Secret security clearance required.Preferred: * 3-5 years of experience in security operations, vulnerability management, or risk analysis.
Details Target Salary Range: $80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits. Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate's own. EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.