Cyber Threat Team Lead

Peraton•Linthicum, MD

1d•$112,000 - $179,000•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Cyber Threat Team Lead in our Linthicum, MD office in support of our Department of Defense (DoD) customer as part of a highly talented, highly motivated, and high-performing team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cyber investigations, digital forensics, cyber threat analysis, and mission support in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will contribute to protecting national security interests by leveraging technical expertise, analytical skills, and innovative problem-solving to address complex cyber challenges. Individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity, committed to excellence, and eager to make a meaningful impact are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Experience conducting in-depth research in classified and commercial databases and producing written products showing Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) pattern analysis
Experience with SIEM technologies
Knowledge of current and emerging cyber adversaries
Experience with Department of Defense Cyber Operations
Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain
Knowledge of Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)
Experience with Jira or other similar platforms (e.g., ServiceNow)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Self-motivated individual with attention to detail
Proven ability to display strong emotional intelligence and foster positive relationships with clients and colleagues
Proven ability to build rapport and collaborate effectively with diverse teams
Active Secret clearance required (TS/SCI preferred)
6 years of relevant experience, may have leadership experience

Responsibilities

Conduct periodic performance check-ins with team
Conduct final reviews of threat reports
Lead a small team of cyber analysts
Monitor JIRA for various tickets and respond/assign as needed
Compose cyber reports for Defense Industrial Base partners
Conduct open-source research of indicators of compromise utilizing common threat vendor tools
Analyze threat data from various sources and provide updates to government stakeholders as appropriate
Provide cyber threat briefs to internal and external audiences as requested, and provide feedback to other briefers as part of a “dry-run review team”