Cyber Intelligence Analyst

Peraton; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Cyber Intelligence Analyst to join a DoD-focused team working at the forefront of cyber investigations, forensics, and threat analysis. You will research APT groups, attribute malware, and develop threat profiles while delivering high-quality reports and briefings to senior officials.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate across interagency forums, and contribute to analytic procedures, leveraging AI to enrich research and automation in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience, or Master's with 6+ years, or PhD with 3+ years.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly eligibility.
• Experience providing integrated cyber, financial, and cyber threat analysis to support national security and investigations.
• Proficiency with intelligence tools used in the IC and cyber threat research (Augury, Google Threat Intelligence, GrayNoise, Censys, Domain Tools, Shodan).
• Experience with Open Source intelligence tools such as DarkBlue.
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework for advanced threat analysis.
• Experience briefing SES/GO/FO leadership.

Responsibilities

• Threat Monitoring and Assessment of cyberspace operations and vulnerabilities.
• Data evaluation from diverse sources; identify gaps and provide recommendations.
• Develop intelligence reports and briefings; deliver to senior officials and represent teams.
• Mentor mid-level analysts and junior staff.
• All-source intelligence research focusing on APT groups, malware, and cyber warfare tactics.
• Cyber threat analysis to determine impacts on operations and adversary capabilities.
• Develop threat profiles; maintain analytic procedures; produce high-quality deliverables.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Cyber threat analysis

Data analysis

Briefing senior leaders

Mentoring

All-source intelligence

AI in intelligence

Threat profiling

Network protocols

OSINT tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Augury

Google Threat Intelligence

GrayNoise

Censys

Domain Tools

Shodan

DarkBlue

Job description

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 a Cyber Intelligence Analyst in our Linthicum, MD office in support of our Department of Defense (DoD) customer as part of a highly talented, highly motivated, and high-performing team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cyber investigations, digital forensics, cyber threat analysis, and mission support in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will contribute to protecting national security interests by leveraging technical expertise, analytical skills, and innovative problem-solving to address complex cyber challenges. Individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity, committed to excellence, and eager to make a meaningful impact are encouraged to apply.

This Cyber Intelligence Analyst position supports the federal government and applies intelligence analysis skills to monitor, assess, and report on cyberspace operations, capabilities, vulnerabilities, and personalities that could pose a threat to Department of War (DoD) critical assets, the DoW Information Network (DoWIN), Defense Industrial Base (DIB) networks and supports US Intelligence Community and Interagency cyber-focused portfolios. Conducts reviews, identifies gaps, recommends solutions, and evaluates large datasets from a myriad of sources. Develops reports, briefing artifacts, and delivers briefings to senior-level officials and represent analytical teams in Interagency and technical forums.

You will research and analyze intelligence on Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups, assess and attribute malware, and cyber warfare tactics, assess impacts on DoW networks, develop threat profiles, maintain analytic procedures, collect data, and produce high-quality reports and presentations for senior US government officials.

• Threat Monitoring and Assessment: Monitor and analyze cyberspace operations and vulnerabilities, providing detailed assessments and reports on potential threats to DoD assets.
• Data Evaluation and Recommendations: Conduct thorough reviews, identify gaps, make recommendations, and evaluate large datasets from various sources to enhance cybersecurity measures.
• Report and Briefing Development: Develop a variety of intelligence and operational reports, as well as briefing materials through established reporting systems such as Grapevine/RAD (Report, Authoring & Dissemination), and CHROME. Deliver presentations to senior officials and represent analytic teams in interagency and technical forums.
• Mentoring: Serve as a mentor to mid-level analysts and junior staff, providing guidance and expertise on best practices and methodologies.
• All-Source Intelligence Research: Research and evaluate technical and all-source intelligence, with an emphasis on Advanced Persistent Threat Groups, malware analysis, network operations, and cyber warfare tactics.
• Cyber Threat Analysis: Analyze cyber threat data from multiple sources to determine impacts on current operations and assess adversary capabilities and intent.
• Profile Development: Prepare detailed assessments and cyber threat profiles of current events based on sophisticated collection, research, and analysis of classified and Open-Source information; develop, maintain and update organizational Rosetta for threat actor activity.
• Procedure Development: Develop and maintain analytic procedures to adapt to changing requirements and ensure optimal operations. Proficient in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance intelligence research and enrich reporting with an emphasis on automation.
• Data Collection: Collect data using a combination of standard intelligence methods and business processes.
• High-Quality Deliverables: Produce high-quality papers, presentations, recommendations, and findings for senior US government intelligence and network operations officials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience, or Master's and 6+ years of experience, or PhD and 3+ years of experience. A degree in one of the following fields of study is highly desired: Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Data Science. However, an additional 4 years of relevant experience or specialized training may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly eligibility.
• Requires experience providing integrated cyber, financial, virtual asset/virtual currency, and business analysis with advanced analytics and data science to support national security, criminal, cyber, and counterintelligence investigations and operations.
• Proficient using analytic tools common to the Intelligence Community and Cyber Threat Intelligence research and production (e.g., Augury, Google Threat Intelligence, GrayNoise, Censys, Domain Tools, Shodan).
• Experience using Open Source intelligence tools such as DarkBlue and other managed attribution systems.
• Experience with MITRE ATT&CK framework for advanced threat analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in gathering, analyzing, correlating, or evaluating information from various resources, including law enforcement databases, and supporting Law Enforcement/Counterintelligence (LE/CI) Operations and/or Cyberspace Operations.
• Knowledge of network and application protocols, cyber vulnerabilities and exploitation techniques, and cyber threat/adversary methodologies (TTPs).
• Proficient in building extended cybersecurity analytics.
• Proven experience briefing Senior Executive Service (SES) and General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO) leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Joint Cyber Analysis Course (JCAC) graduate, or advanced degree in Cybersecurity.
• Experience in intelligence-driven defense and/or Cyber-Kill Chain methodologies.
• Desirable certifications: IAM Level II & III, Security+, CEH, CySA+, GCTI, or other SANS cybersecurity, incident response, and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) certifications.
• Possess understanding of Cloud Security Architecture and related aspects of cybersecurity operations/analysis, including incident response and management, forensic media analysis, malware analysis/reverse-engineering, and cyber threat intelligence analysis.
• Operational Technology (OT) experience.
• Experience with virtual currency transaction tracing utilizing blockchain analytical tools/explorers offered through Chainalysis, TRM labs, and other digital asset analysis tool suite providers.

Desired Experience

• Foreign language experience in any of the following languages: Chinese Mandarin; Korean; Russian; Persian Farsi; Arabic. Native-level experience is a plus.
• Experience with Title 18 and Title 32 authorities.

Details

Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. 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.

Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate's own.

EEO

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