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Cyber Threat Analyst with Security Clearance
PeratonChantilly, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Jul 2026
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Salary
$135k - $216k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
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. Program Overview Provides technical targeting and all-source intelligence analysis to support the Client across the entire intelligence lifecycle. Delivers expertise in areas such as threat analysis, cybersecurity, signals analysis, and network intrusion, delivering mission-critical support for every aspect of the mission. About The Role The Cyber Analyst shall provide cyber and technology expertise to advance the offices cyber capabilities and help drive cyber related strategies. Analyst will perform cyber research and analysis as a member of a government and contractor team that conducts cyber, signal, imagery, and multi-source intelligence analysis. Analyst will leverage cyber tools to provide analysis of threats, patterns, and events to enable operational analysts to understand, manage, and respond to potential threats. Analyst will monitor multiple types of activities to identify and track changes related to topics of interest. Analyst will produce high-quality reports, presentations, recommendations, and findings for senior US government intelligence and network operations officials. #Sterlingincentive Qualifications Required: * Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA
* Active Top Secret/SCI with Poly
* Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field, or 4 additional years of relevant technical experience may be accepted as equivalent
* 6+ years of cyber analysis or cyber targeting experience
* Skilled in Technical Analysis and exploitation of Data Sets
* Prior experience leveraging telecommunications tools for analysis
* Knowledgeable on wireless communications and telecommunications
* Digital Network Analysis experienceDesired: * Strong understanding of Virtual Private Networks (VPN) and encryption
* Experience utilizing Wireshark and/or PCAP analysis in classified environments
* Knowledgeable on the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and/or TCP/IP model
* Industry certification(s) - CISSP, CompTIA Net+, CEH, MITRE ATT&CK, etc.
* Skilled at IC report writing and using IC tools/databases
* Proven ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with multiple offices/organizations with a team-focused mentality
Details Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. 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 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. 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.
* Active Top Secret/SCI with Poly
* Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field, or 4 additional years of relevant technical experience may be accepted as equivalent
* 6+ years of cyber analysis or cyber targeting experience
* Skilled in Technical Analysis and exploitation of Data Sets
* Prior experience leveraging telecommunications tools for analysis
* Knowledgeable on wireless communications and telecommunications
* Digital Network Analysis experienceDesired: * Strong understanding of Virtual Private Networks (VPN) and encryption
* Experience utilizing Wireshark and/or PCAP analysis in classified environments
* Knowledgeable on the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and/or TCP/IP model
* Industry certification(s) - CISSP, CompTIA Net+, CEH, MITRE ATT&CK, etc.
* Skilled at IC report writing and using IC tools/databases
* Proven ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with multiple offices/organizations with a team-focused mentality
Details Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. 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 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. 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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