Peraton · 1 month ago
Cyber Threat Analyst - GTA
US-VA-Arlington
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $166K/yr
9+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Cyber Threat Analyst to analyze cyber threats, conduct in-depth research, and provide cybersecurity briefings to support informed decision-making within the U.S. Government.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Provide cybersecurity briefings and consultations to diverse audiences—including technical experts, non-technical stakeholders, and senior leadership—to support informed decision-making
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 strengthen 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 strategic impact on U.S. interests
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; 7 years with a Masters; 4 years with a PhD. An additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree/education
Possess and maintain, or be able to obtain before start date, one of the following professional certifications: CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CEH, CFR, CHFI, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), Cloud+, CND, CySA+, GCED, GCIH, GICSP, SSCP
Demonstrated strong writing and briefing skills; 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
Demonstrated 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
U.S. citizenship required
Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a final Top Secret/SCI clearance
Preferred
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
Benefits
Overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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