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Peraton · 2 days ago

Cyber Threat Analyst - GTA

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$112K/yr - $179K/yr

9+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking a Cyber Threat Analyst for their Federal Strategic Cyber program, focusing on analyzing and contextualizing cyber threats while providing briefings and consultations to support decision-making.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.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

Cyber threat expertiseMalware analysisOpen-source intelligence (OSINT)Cybersecurity principlesSec+ certificationResearch on classified systemsIntelligence tradecraftIntrusion detection systemsSIEM toolsAnalytical writingBriefing skills

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, the following professional certification: Sec+

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