Mobile Threat Analyst / Active Secret

Peraton; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Mobile Threat Analysis specialist within the Cyber Threat Analysis Division to perform advanced mobile forensics and app assessments. You will examine mobile devices end-to-end, analyze artifacts for indicators of compromise, and craft comprehensive technical reports for diverse stakeholders.

Role requires U.S. citizenship, an active security clearance (initial Secret, with potential TS/SCI), and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of experience; 7 years with Masters; 4 years substitution allowed.
• Must possess or obtain one of the listed professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, CE, CCSF, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience performing mobile device forensic acquisitions.
• Experience analyzing forensic images and data for indicators of compromise (IOCs) and network intrusion artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic examinations of mobile devices (Android/iOS), including full acquisitions.
• Perform mobile application assessments to identify malicious code, data exfiltration risks, and communication patterns.
• Analyze mobile threat data from classified and open-source resources to inform stakeholders.
• Report on unique attack vectors, emerging mobile threats, and current trends.
• Assess the cyber threat environment for U.S. missions worldwide.
• Apply forensic principles throughout the analysis lifecycle.

Skills

Mobile forensics

IOC analysis

Technical reporting

Critical thinking

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Experience: 9 years total (7 with Masters)

Certifications: CISSP or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

The Cyber Threat Analysis Division (DS/CTI/CTAD) conducts advanced digital technical forensic analysis and application assessments to support Department of State information, systems, and personnel. Within this division, the Mobile Threat Analysis (MTA) section serves as the primary capability for identifying and mitigating security anomalies within the mobile ecosystem.

The team leverages a wide variety of advanced technologies to perform comprehensive forensic examinations and deep-dive mobile app assessments, ensuring the detection of malicious behaviors, unauthorized data exfiltration, and emerging attack vectors. By synthesizing complex mobile telemetry and forensic artifacts, the team provides actionable intelligence and mitigation strategies to stakeholders worldwide, ensuring the integrity of the Department’s mobile environment against sophisticated global threats.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct forensic examinations of mobile devices (e.g., Android and iOS phones), including full physical, logical, and file-system acquisitions.
• Perform mobile application assessments to analyze behavior, identifying malicious code, unauthorized data exfiltration, privacy risks, and communication patterns within installed applications.
• Perform consolidated and comprehensive information and intelligence analysis of mobile threat data obtained from classified, proprietary, and open-source resources to provide awareness to relevant stakeholders.
• Analyze and report on unique attack vectors, emerging cyber threats, and current trends used by malicious actors targeting mobile ecosystems.
• Assess the cyber threat environment for U.S. missions worldwide.
• Ensure that forensic community accepted principles and practices are applied throughout the entire lifecycle of the analysis.
• Utilize industry-accepted forensic tools to perform analysis, including but not limited to Cellebrite, Magnet, and other commercial and open-source forensic and app-analysis software.
• Collaborate with other forensic analysts, law enforcement officers, and legal experts to identify and recommend methods and procedures for recovery, preservation, analysis, and presentation of digital evidence.
• Travel to domestic and overseas locations to provide operational briefings and threat awareness.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of experience; 7 years with Masters. An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of the bachelor's degree requirement.
• Must either possess and maintain, or obtain prior to start date, one of the following professional certifications:
• CASP+ CE
• CCNP Security
• CEH
• CFR
• CHFI
• CISA
• CISSP (or Associate)
• Cloud+
• CND
• CySA+
• GCED
• GCIH
• GICSP
• SSCP

• Demonstrated experience performing mobile device forensic acquisitions.
• Experience analyzing forensic images and data for indicators of compromise (IOCs), root cause and other relevant artifacts pertaining to network intrusion activity.
• Strong critical, creative, and analytical thinking skills.
• Experience developing technically detailed reports that translate complex technical information to non-technical audiences.

• U.S. citizenship and an active Secret security clearance to start.
• Ability to obtain final TS/SCI.

Desired:

• Sec+ certification

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

$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.

EEO

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