Cyber Threat Analyst - GTA
About The Position
Peraton is hiring a Cyber Threat Analyst for its Global Threat Analysis (GTA) team within the Federal Strategic Cyber program. The role focuses on assessing global cyber threats, including activity by state and non-state actors, and communicating intelligence-driven insights to support decision-making and cybersecurity posture. The analyst combines technical expertise with research, analytical writing, and briefing skills, drawing on classified systems and open-source cyber resources. The position also requires understanding how cyber adversaries target U.S. Government personnel domestically and overseas, as well as threats to critical infrastructure. The position is based in Rosslyn, Virginia. A hybrid schedule may be an option after 90 days on-site. The successful candidate must be a U.S. citizen and hold an active Top Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain a final Top Secret/SCI clearance. A listed professional certification must be held, maintained, or obtained before the start date.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
- Possess and maintain, or be able to obtain before the start date, one of the listed certifications: CAP; CASP+ CE; CCISO; CCNA-Security; CISM; CISSP (or Associate); CND; CSSLP; CySA+; GICSP; GSEC; GSLC; Security+ CE; SSCP; PPDA; Agile IC; or SNOW App Dev.
- Strong analytical writing and briefing skills, including experience delivering reports to senior leadership.
- Expertise in adversarial cyber actors, historical cyber activity, and the current cyber landscape.
- Experience researching classified systems and using open-source cyber resources.
- Knowledge of how cyber threats target U.S. Government personnel domestically and overseas.
- 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 such as MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment while managing multiple priorities.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Active Top Secret security clearance and ability to obtain a final Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Nice To Haves
- 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 role.
Responsibilities
- Analyze cyber threats from state and non-state actors, identifying trends, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
- Research emerging threats using classified systems and open-source intelligence (OSINT).
- Deliver cybersecurity briefings and consultations to technical experts, non-technical stakeholders, and senior leadership.
- Monitor and evaluate adversarial cyber activity and its implications for U.S. Government personnel and critical infrastructure.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to improve situational awareness and strengthen cybersecurity posture.
- Assess malware, exploit trends, and cyber intrusion techniques.
- Maintain current knowledge of global cyber threats and actors, particularly those with strategic impact on U.S. interests.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Health savings account
- Short- and long-term disability
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Parental leave
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
- Company-paid holidays
- Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
