Job Description

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skille d Cyber Threat Analyst - GTA with regional cyber threat expertise, an in depth understanding of historical cyber activity, and a strong grasp on the current cyber threat landscape. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical writing and briefing skills, as well as technical expertise to assess, contextualize, and communicate cyber threats effectively. The analyst must be capable of conducting research on classified systems and utilizing open-source cyber resources to provide intelligence-driven insights. Additionally, the candidate should have a strong understanding of how U.S. Government (USG) personnel are targeted both domestically and overseas by cyber adversaries.

Location : Rosslyn, VA. This position requires 5 days on-sit e .

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze cyber threats from state and non-state actors, identifying trends, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Conduct in-depth research on classified systems and leverage open-source intelligence (OSINT) to assess emerging threats.
• Develop clear, concise intelligence reports and brief senior leadership, policymakers, and stakeholders.
• Monitor and evaluate adversarial cyber activity and its implications for USG personnel and critical infrastructure.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance situational awareness and cybersecurity posture.
• Utilize technical expertise to assess malware, exploit trends, and cyber intrusion techniques.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global cyber threats and actors, particularly those with a strategic impact on U.S. interests.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience can be substituted in lieu of the degree requirement. 
• Ability to obtain/maintain prior to start date ONE of the following certifications: 
  • CAP, CASP+ CE, CCISO, CCNA-Security, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), CISSP (or Associate), CND, CSSLP, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, GSLC, Security+ CE, SSCP, PPDA, Agile IC, SNOW App Dev 
• U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a final Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Strong writing and briefing skills with experience delivering reports to senior leadership.
• Expertise in adversarial cyber actors, historical cyber activity, and the current cyber landscape.
• Experience conducting research on classified systems and utilizing open-source cyber resources.
• Knowledge of how USG personnel are targeted domestically and overseas by cyber threats.
• Technical proficiency in cybersecurity principles, including malware analysis, network defense, and incident response.
• Familiarity with intelligence tradecraft, cyber threat intelligence methodologies, and cyber threat frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, etc.).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment while managing multiple priorities.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with cyber threat intelligence platforms, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM tools.
• Knowledge of foreign cyber threat actors and their strategic objectives.
• Previous experience in a government, military, or intelligence community (IC) role.

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

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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