Cyber Threat Analyst – Assessment / Active TS/SCI

Peraton; Wiesbaden; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A cybersecurity firm is seeking a Cyber Threat Analyst in Wiesbaden, Germany. The role involves conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration tests, executing security assessments, and documenting findings. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience in the field, and hold active security certifications such as OSCP or GIAC. Required skills include proficiency with Metasploit and Burp Suite as well as scripting skills. U.S. citizenship and security clearance are also mandatory.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of experience in penetration testing or vulnerability assessment.
• Active certifications required like OSCP or GPEN.
• U.S. citizenship and active security clearance mandatory.

Aufgaben

• Conduct vulnerability assessments against USAREUR-AF network.
• Perform web application security testing using OWASP methodology.
• Execute Active Directory security assessments for risk identification.
• Document all findings in structured reports with actionable recommendations.

Kenntnisse

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessment

Active Directory

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Scripting in Python

Nmap

Nessus/OpenVAS

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Associate’s degree

Tools

Metasploit Framework

Burp Suite Pro

OWASP ZAP

Tenable.sc

Rapid7 InsightVM

Jobbeschreibung

Required

• Bachelors degree and a minimum of 5 years of penetration testing or vulnerability assessment experience
  • Associate’s degree + 7 years specialized experience;
  • 11 years of experience (no degree)
• DoW8140 - Cybersecurity (Vulnerability Analyst) - Intermediate
• Certifications — must hold active certifications (one of the following):
• TCM Security PNPT; OR
• HTB CPTS (Hack The Box Certified Penetration Testing Specialist); OR
• Zero Point Security RTO (Red Team Ops); OR
• OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional); OR
• OSCE (Offensive Security Certified Expert); OR
• GPEN (GIAC Penetration Tester); OR
• GWAPT (GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester); OR
• GAWN (GIAC Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks); OR
• GXPN (GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester); OR
• GWEB (GIAC Certified Web Application Defender)
• U.S. citizenship required
• Active DoWTS/SCI clearance

Preferred

• Hands-on experience with Metasploit Framework for vulnerability exploitation and post-exploitation activities
• Proficiency with Burp Suite Pro for manual and automated web application security testing
• Familiarity with OWASP ZAP for web vulnerability scanning and validation
• Experience with Nmap and Nessus/OpenVAS for network discovery and vulnerability scanning
• Working knowledge of BloodHound for Active Directory enumeration and attack path analysis
• Scripting proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for custom tool development and test automation
• Familiarity with vulnerability scoring frameworks (CVSS) and risk-based reporting methodologies
• Experience with vulnerability management platforms (e.g., Tenable.sc, Rapid7 InsightVM)

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests against USAREUR-AF network infrastructure, endpoints, and applications in support of CSSP assessment missions (NAVs and PPTs)
• Perform web application security testing using OWASP methodology and tools including Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP, identifying and validating vulnerabilities across mission partner web services
• Execute Active Directory and Linux security assessments to identify privilege escalation paths, credential exposure risks, and lateral movement opportunities within target environments
• Utilize penetration testing frameworks including Metasploit and Burp Suite to safely exploit validated vulnerabilities and demonstrate risk to mission owners in a controlled manner
• Document all assessment findings in structured reports, including vulnerability descriptions, evidence screenshots, CVSS risk ratings, and actionable remediation recommendations
• Support mission owners and network defenders with post-assessment remediation guidance, answering technical questions and providing clarification on findings to facilitate effective risk reduction

Peraton is seeking an experienced Cyber Threat Analyst – Assessment resource for its Regional Cyber Center-Europe program.

Location: On-site, Wiesbaden, Germany