Exploitation Analysis

Peraton; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Chantilly, Virginia is looking for an Exploitation Analyst to support the Intelligence Community. This position involves analyzing various topics at both national and global levels, requiring strong analytical skills and experience in cyber security. Ideal candidates must have a TS/SCI clearance and extensive experience in analytical roles. The job offers a competitive salary range from $135,000 to $216,000 depending on qualifications and experience, alongside potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• 11+ years of experience in various critical analytical roles.
• Willingness to travel and lift loads over 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide mission critical support to the Intelligence Community.
• Analyze technical information and develop leads.
• Collaborate with teams and communicate effectively.

Skills

Analysis

Network engineering

Network security

Penetration testing

Technical collection

Software reverse engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field

Job description

Exploitation Analysis

Job Locations: US-VA-Chantilly

• Requisition ID: 2026-166370
• Position Category: Cyber Security
• Clearance: Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Responsibilities

The Exploitation Analyst will provide mission critical support to the Intelligence Community (IC) by reviewing, analyzing, and responding to requests for a variety of analytic products covering a wide spectrum of topics relevant at the national and global level. You will be comfortable leveraging tools and databases to layer and analyze technical information alongside all-source intelligence to develop leads. Success requires a collaborative mindset, the willingness to share information appropriately, and the ability to leverage broad capabilities to execute mission. You are expected to positively support a blended team environment through excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Must possess an active, current Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph;
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field, or 4 additional years of relevant technical experience may be accepted as equivalent;
• 11+ years of experience working in three or more of the following: analysis, network engineering, network security, offensive experience, technical collection, penetration testing, "red teaming", hardware engineering, software reverse engineering, and computer exploitation;
• 7+ cumulative years of experience collection capabilities and dissemination systems;
• Experience analyzing current and emerging intelligence issues, and creating intelligence reports;
• Willingness and ability to travel, including completing all required training courses to maintain eligibility to travel;
• Must be able to lift and carry loads in excess of 50 pounds;
• Demonstrated organizational skills and the willingness and ability to adapt to dynamic and unexpected customer requirements

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with telecommunications topics of interest;
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams within the customer space

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

$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.

EEO

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