Open Source Analyst

Job Locations US-CO-Colorado Springs
Requisition ID
2026-170275
Position Category
Intel and Threat Analysis
Clearance
Top Secret/SCI

Responsibilities

Peraton seeks a Cyber Intelligence Analyst to track and monitor cyber threats via multiple means including open source and support the intelligence team with All Source Operations and Intelligence reporting and scripting.

 

Location: USSPACECOM, Colorado Springs, CO.

 

Tasks include:

  • Conduct short-term and long-term cyber threat analysis, including open source research, for targeting support to offensive and defensive cyberspace operations
  • Support full spectrum intel analysis of global cyberspace operations, providing expertise on open source cyber threats
  • Support first phase analysis of cyber incidents -- support all-source intelligence analysis and production support for cyber threat warnings (i.e., Indications and Warnings (I&W)
  • Support current operations
  • Conduct strategic studies 
  • Collaboratively support/cultivate the intel team's relationships with leaders and staff members of components and various national, DoD, and inter-agency offices

Qualifications

Required:

  • Minimum of 8 years experience with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD. Will consider HS with 12+ years of experience or Associates and 10+ years of experience.
  • Must have experience producing DoD threat reports 
  • Must be familiar with roles and responsibilities of various national, DoW and inter-agency offices for intelligence reporting and analysis
  • Must have experience supporting cyberspace operations
  • U.S. Citizenship required

  • Active TS clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI.

Preferred:

  • Experience with DoW and commercial open-source cyber threat tools
  • Experience/familiarity with US space operations

Peraton Overview

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.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. 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

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

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