Cyber Data Analyst: Threat Analytics & Dashboards

Peraton

Virginia (MN)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Peraton is seeking an experienced Data Analyst/Cyber Analytics professional to support our Federal Strategic Cyber program in Arlington, VA. You will analyze large cybersecurity datasets to uncover trends and deliver insights that drive mission-critical decisions.

You will develop dashboards with Power BI or Tableau, automate workflows with Python and SQL, and collaborate with threat analysts and engineers to translate requirements into data-driven solutions for leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; 9 years experience, 7 years with Masters, 4 years with PhD; substitution option available.
Must possess or be able to obtain one of the listed cybersecurity certifications before start date (e.g., CySA+, CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CEH, CISA, CISSP, etc.).
Minimum 2 years of coding experience in any language.
Minimum 2 years of cybersecurity or data analytics experience.
Foundational cybersecurity knowledge or understanding of network/host telemetry.
Experience developing dashboards and reports using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
Ability to communicate analytical findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
U.S. citizenship required.
Active Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

Analyze cybersecurity and operational datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and patterns.
Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
Perform data extraction, validation, cleansing, transformation, and enrichment using Python (Pandas) and SQL.
Support recurring reporting and analytics workflows by automating manual processes and improving data quality checks.
Conduct exploratory data analysis to support operational monitoring, situational awareness, and decision-making.
Collaborate with cybersecurity analysts and stakeholders to translate requirements into data-driven insights.
Develop and maintain metrics related to cyber activity, authentication trends, phishing events, and external threat activity.
Assist with identifying reporting gaps, data inconsistencies, and opportunities for process improvement.
Document data sources, reporting methodologies, business rules, and analytical processes to support transparency.
Support ad hoc reporting requests and operational data analysis efforts.