Cyber Data Analyst: Threat Intel & Automation

Peraton; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Cyber Data Analyst for our Linthicum, MD office to support a DoD customer. The role focuses on cyber investigations, digital forensics, threat analysis, and mission support as part of a skilled team.

You will develop cyber trend reports, respond to RFIs, and monitor Jira/Confluence for automation opportunities and improved workflows. Strong communication and security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• BS/BA or higher in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or Software Engineering (or equivalent).
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Compose cyber trend reports for Defense Industrial Base partners.
• Respond to RFIs, including data pulls and other metrics.
• Monitor Jira for tickets and provide updates.
• Identify opportunities to automate Jira and Confluence processes.
• Update SOPs and look for ways to redesign Jira ticketing UI and improve service management in Jira.
• Conduct threat research using open-source and closed-source indicators of compromise.
• Analyze threat data from multiple sources and review teammates' reports.

Skills

Jira

MS Excel

Pivot tables

Data analysis

Communication

Education

BS/BA in IT/Cybersecurity/CS/Data Science/IS/Software Engineering

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Peraton seeks a Cyber Data Analyst for our Linthicum, MD office to support a DoD customer. The role focuses on cyber investigations, digital forensics, threat analysis, and mission support as part of a skilled team.

You will develop cyber trend reports, respond to RFIs, and monitor Jira/Confluence for automation opportunities and improved workflows. Strong communication and security clearance are required.