Cyber Intel Analyst – I&W

Peraton; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Sr Cyber Intel Analyst to join the Indications and Warnings team within the Federal Strategic Cyber group. Location is Arlington, VA, with travel up to 10%.

The role focuses on tracking advanced persistent threat activity, performing pattern and behavior analyses, and producing analytic briefs for technical and executive audiences. Requires active TS clearance, U.S. citizenship, and certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience; 9 years with HS Diploma.
• Must possess or be able to obtain at least one of the listed certifications before start date.
• Experience with Splunk SIEM.
• Experience leveraging the MITRE ATT&CK matrix or other threat models.
• Knowledge or experience tracking advanced persistent threats (APTs).
• Knowledge or experience pivoting from IOCs to identify related infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical topics in an analytic fashion.
• Experience briefing individuals and large groups, from working to executive levels.
• Active U.S. Passport and ability to travel up to 10% (foreign and domestic).
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Leverage open-source, proprietary/vendor, and classified reporting to closely track advanced persistent threat actor activity.
• Perform pattern, trend, and behavior analysis to identify cyber threat activity targeting information systems and personnel.
• Maintain records to catalog and track malicious cyber threat activity.
• Identify Indicators of Compromise on an Enterprise network using SIEM and security tools/logs.
• Liaise with the Intelligence Community and act as fusion analysis cell within CTAD.
• Provide presentations to technical and non-technical audiences on cyber threats.
• Travel up to 10% to foreign and domestic locations.

Skills

Written communication

Executive briefing

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

HS Diploma with 9 years experience

Tools

Splunk SIEM

MITRE ATT&CK matrix

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking to hire a Sr Cyber Intel Analyst to become a part our Indications and Warnings team with the Federal Strategic Cyber group.

Location: Arlington, VA.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Leverage open-source, proprietary/vendor, and classified reporting to closely track advanced persistent threat actor activity.


• Perform pattern, trend, and behavior analysis, as well as other specialized analysis techniques to identify malicious cyber threat activity targeting DOS information, systems and personnel.


• Maintain records to catalog and track malicious cyber threat activity targeting DOS information, systems and personnel.


• Identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) present on an Enterprise network through the use of a SIEM and other security tools and logs.


• Liaise with members of the Intelligence Community (IC); and Acts as the fusion analysis cell within Cyber Threat Analysis Division (CTAD).


• Provide presentations to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences pertaining to cyber threats.


• For up to 10% travel to foreign and domestic locations.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience; 9 years of experience with HS Diploma.


• Must possess or be able to obtain at least one of the following certifications before start date. Continued certification required as a condition of employment:


• CAP, CASP+ CE, CCISO, CCNA-Security, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), CISSP (or Associate), CND, CSSLP, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, GSLC, Security+ CE, SSCP, PPDA, Agile IC, SNOW App Dev.


• Experience withSplunk SIEM.


• Experience leveraging theMITRE ATT&CK matrix or other threat models (e.g. Lockheed Martin Kill Chain, Diamond Model).


• Knowledge or experience tracking advanced persistent threats (APTs).


• Knowledge or experience pivoting from IOCs to identify related infrastructure.


• Demonstrated written communication skills, communicating technical topics in an analytic fashion.


• Experience briefing individuals and large groups, ranging from the working to executive level.


• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as with a team of other analysts.


• Active U.S. Passport and the ability to travel up to two weeks at a time, both foreign and domestically (up to10%).


• U.S. citizenship required.


• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Peraton Overview

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 do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$104,000 – $166,000. 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.

EEO

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