Cyberthreat Intelligence Analyst

Peraton is seeking a Cyberthreat Intelligence Analyst in our Chantilly, VA 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.

 

Serves as a Cyberthreat Intelligence Analyst providing synthesis, fusion, and analysis of multiple threat information sources using recognized and required elements of analytic tradecraft and analytic methodology.  Work in a cooperative manner amongst a community of interest of analysts to share and leverage information.  Produce products that provides unique perspective of cyber threat to specific systems (platforms, interconnected systems, networks, etc), adversary intent and capabilities to induce cyber effects into the system to degrade, deny, or defeat its intended operation. 

 

Daily Duties: 

• Perform analytical research in a team environment focused on cyber threat actors/activity, author and review intelligence products by applying technical expertise, while also consulting and making recommendations for new solutions to cyber analytical issues as needed.
• Provide synthesis, fusion, and analysis of multiple threat information sources using recognized and required elements of analytic tradecraft and analytic methodology. Work in a cooperative manner amongst a community of interest of analysts to share and leverage information.
• Provide strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff.
• Participate quarterly meetings and workings groups, etc., as required.
• Collaborate with analysts across the Intelligence Community agencies and Defense Criminal Investigative Organizations (AFOSI, CID, DCIS) on a regular basis.
• Brief customers, partners, and stakeholders on analytic findings on a regular basis.
• Develop product that provide unique perspective of cyber threat to specific systems (platforms, interconnected systems, networks, etc), adversary intent and capabilities to induce cyber effects into the system to degrade, deny, or defeat its intended operation. 

Required Skills: 

• Active TS/SCI clearance with poly.
• 7 years with AS/AA; 5 years with BS/BA, 3 years with MS/MA. However, four years of additional experience can be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree. 
• Analysts should have at least 5 years of general military intelligence analysis, OR 2 years of cyber network operations/analysis experience. 
• Analysts should be proficient in providing detailed written and oral briefings to senior flag officers and decision makers. 
• Analysts should have demonstrated effective communication skills in accordance with ICD 203 (Analytical Standards). 
• Strong inter-personal skills and an ability to interact with all levels of customer, leadership, and mission partners.  
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.  

 Desired Skills:

• Experience using intelligence analysis or research tools such as RMT, DataXplorer, Pulse, TestFlight, FADE, Palantir, Analyst Notebook, Multi-media Message Manager (M3), CHROME, HOTR, Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS), Intelink / Intellipedia. 
• An understanding of the threats that target defense industrial firms and experience operationalizing the Cyber Kill Chain, Mitre ATT&CK, and Diamond Model. 
• Familiarity with the current cyber threat landscape, and the various actors involved, is strongly desired. 

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.