Cyberthreat Intelligence Analyst

2026-167616

CAtegory:

Intel and Threat Analysis

Clearance:

Top Secret/SCI with Poly

Location:

Chantilly
,
Virginia

Telecommute:

No remote/telework allowed
About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

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. 
Qualifications

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. 
Details

Target Salary Range: $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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits?" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.&nbsp;By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.

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

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