Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Peraton; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks an experienced cyber threat intelligence analyst to support government customers, focusing on network operations and cyber warfare. The role requires strong analytical and briefing skills and the ability to collaborate in a classified environment.

The position often requires coordination with interagency partners and a TS clearance; extensive experience in intelligence disciplines is expected.

Qualifications

• 12+ years with BS/BA (or 10+ with MS/MA; 7+ with PhD).
• 16 years with a HS Diploma/equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and evaluate intelligence with emphasis on network operations and cyber warfare tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Analyze network events to determine impact on operations and develop advisory capability and intent.
• Prepare assessments and cyber threat profiles from classified and open-source information.
• Correlate threat data from various sources and maintain analytic procedures to meet changing requirements.
• Produce high-quality papers, presentations, recommendations, and findings for senior US government intelligence and network operations officials.

Skills

Cyber threat intelligence

Cyber operations

Intelligence analysis

IOCs

TTPs

APT operations

Threat profiling

Analytical writing

Briefing skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

BS/BA

MS/MA

PhD

HS Diploma/equivalent

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

Working as expert, conducts research and evaluates technical and all-source intelligence with specific emphasis on network operations and cyber warfare tactics, techniques, and procedures focused on the threat to networked weapons platforms and US and DoD information networks. Analyzes network events to determine the impact on current operations and conduct all-source research to determine advisory capability and intent. Prepares assessments and cyber threat profiles of current events based on the sophisticated collection, research, and analysis of classified and open-source information. Correlates threat data from various sources. Develops and maintains analytical procedures to meet changing requirements and ensure maximum operations. Collects data using a combination of standard intelligence methods and business processes. Produces high-quality papers, presentations, recommendations, and findings for senior US government intelligence and network operations officials.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D., 16 years with a HS Diploma/equivalent
• Must have at least TS clearance, with the ability to obtain Q/SCI.
• Experience in cyber threat intelligence, cybersecurity operations, intelligence analysis, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of cyber threat intelligence methodologies, intelligence sources, and analytical techniques.
• Understanding of IOCs, adversary TTPs, APT operations, and cyber threat landscapes.
• Familiarity with intelligence reporting, classification procedures, and secure information-sharing practices.
• Understanding of network security, cybersecurity monitoring, and incident response processes.
• Strong analytical, written communication, briefing, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with government customers, mission partners, and interagency stakeholders in a classified environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DOE, Intelligence Community, or other federal cybersecurity missions.
• Experience developing threat assessments, adversary profiles, and intelligence reporting.
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, GCTI, GCIH, CISSP, or CTIA.

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.

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 athttps://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO

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