Global Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst (On-Site VA)

Intelligence and National Security Alliance; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Cyber Threat Analyst for Global Threat Analysis (GTA) within its Federal Strategic Cyber program, based in Rosslyn, VA. The role requires regional cyber threat expertise, strong briefing skills, and experience analyzing classified systems with OSINT resources.

The ideal candidate will understand USG targeting domestically and overseas, with a TS clearance and related certifications, to deliver actionable intelligence and briefings to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; 3 years with a Masters degree.
• Possess and maintain, or be able to obtain before start date, the following professional certification: 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

Responsibilities

• Analyze cyber threats from state and non-state actors, identifying trends, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Conduct in-depth research on classified systems and leverage open-source intelligence (OSINT) to assess emerging threats.
• Provide cybersecurity briefings and consultations to diverse audiences—including technical experts, non-technical stakeholders, and senior leadership—to support informed decision-making.
• Monitor and evaluate adversarial cyber activity and its implications for USG personnel and critical infrastructure.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance situational awareness and strengthen cybersecurity posture.
• Utilize technical expertise to assess malware, exploit trends, and cyber intrusion techniques.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global cyber threats and actors, particularly those with strategic impact on U.S. interests.

Skills

Analytical writing

Briefing skills

Threat analysis

Malware analysis

Cybersecurity fundamentals

OSINT research

USG targeting knowledge

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

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

Tools

Cyber threat intelligence platforms

Intrusion detection systems

SIEM tools

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Cyber Threat Analyst for Global Threat Analysis (GTA) within its Federal Strategic Cyber program, based in Rosslyn, VA. The role requires regional cyber threat expertise, strong briefing skills, and experience analyzing classified systems with OSINT resources.

The ideal candidate will understand USG targeting domestically and overseas, with a TS clearance and related certifications, to deliver actionable intelligence and briefings to leadership.