Cyber Threat Analyst - GTA

Peraton•Arlington, VA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Peraton is hiring a Cyber Threat Analyst for its Global Threat Analysis (GTA) team supporting the Federal Strategic Cyber program. The role is based in Rosslyn, Virginia; a hybrid schedule may be available after 90 days on-site. The analyst will combine regional cyber threat expertise, knowledge of historical cyber activity, and understanding of the current global threat landscape with technical, research, writing, and briefing skills. The role involves research on classified systems and use of open-source cyber resources to deliver intelligence-driven assessments. The analyst must understand how cyber adversaries target U.S. Government personnel domestically and overseas, and communicate threats to technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership. The position requires a bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and three years of relevant experience; four additional years of experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree. Candidates must hold or be able to obtain an approved professional certification before the start date, be U.S. citizens, and have an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain final Top Secret/SCI clearance.

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; 4 additional 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 threat 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 frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment and manage multiple priorities.
U.S. citizenship.
Active Top Secret security clearance and ability to obtain 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.
Research threats on classified systems and use open-source intelligence to assess emerging threats.
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 benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Health savings account
Short- and long-term disability
Employee assistance program
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off for vacation
Company-paid holidays
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.