Insider Risk Analytics & Counterintelligence Analyst

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an Insider Risk Analyst to detect, evaluate, and mitigate insider risks arising from data theft, espionage, fraud, sabotage, and workplace incidents. The role supports an expanding insider risk and counterintelligence capability within a fast-growing team.

You will correlate technical data (UAM/UBA/SIEM/DLP) with non-technical sources and provide analytical support to investigations and risk mitigation efforts, including briefings for leadership.

Qualifications

• Must have BS/BA in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain Secret clearance.
• US citizen required.

Responsibilities

• Detect, evaluate, and mitigate insider risks from data theft, espionage, fraud, sabotage, and incidents.
• Correlate data from multiple sources to enable proactive insider risk detection.
• Provide analytical and investigative support to counterintelligence and risk mitigation efforts.
• Conduct interviews and gather information for investigations.
• Prepare reports with metrics and data visualizations communicating findings.

Skills

Python

C#

C++

Perl

Java

Critical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Curiosity

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or equivalent

Tools

UAM

UBA

SIEM

DLP

Job description

Peraton is seeking an Insider Risk Analyst to detect, evaluate, and mitigate insider risks arising from data theft, espionage, fraud, sabotage, and workplace incidents. The role supports an expanding insider risk and counterintelligence capability within a fast-growing team.

You will correlate technical data (UAM/UBA/SIEM/DLP) with non-technical sources and provide analytical support to investigations and risk mitigation efforts, including briefings for leadership.