Cyber Threat Analyst - Assessment / Active TS/SCI

Peraton; Wiesbaden; Vor Ort; EUR 68.236 - 109.177; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Zusammenfassung

Peraton is seeking a Cyber Threat Analyst in Wiesbaden, Germany, to conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and provide security guidance. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience, along with active cybersecurity certifications. A competitive salary between $80,000 - $128,000 is offered, with various benefits including health insurance and a 401(k). U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance are mandatory.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelors degree and a minimum of 5 years of penetration testing or vulnerability assessment experience.
• DoW 8140 - Cybersecurity (Vulnerability Analyst) - Intermediate.
• Certifications must include at least one from the specified list.

Aufgaben

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests.
• Perform web application security testing using OWASP methodology.
• Execute Active Directory and Linux security assessments.

Kenntnisse

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessment

OWASP methodology

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Associate’s degree + 7 years specialized experience

11 years of experience (no degree)

Tools

OWASP ZAP

Nmap

Nessus

OpenVAS

BloodHound

Tenable.sc

Rapid7 InsightVM

Jobbeschreibung

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

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

Location: On-site, Wiesbaden, Germany

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

Qualifications

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)
• DoW 8140 - Cybersecurity (Vulnerability Analyst) - Intermediate
• Certifications - must hold active certifications (one of the following):
  • TCM Security PNPT
  • HTB CPTS (Hack The Box Certified Penetration Testing Specialist)
  • Zero Point Security RTO (Red Team Ops)
  • OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
  • OSCE (Offensive Security Certified Expert)
  • GPEN (GIAC Penetration Tester)
  • GWAPT (GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester)
  • GAWN (GIAC Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks)
  • GXPN (GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester)
  • GWEB (GIAC Certified Web Application Defender)
• U.S. citizenship required
• Active DoW TS/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)

Details

Target Salary Range: $80,000 - $128,000. 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.

EEO:

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