Mobile Threat Analyst / Active Top Secret

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

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Mobile Threat Analyst based in Arlington, VA. The role involves conducting forensic examinations of mobile devices, analyzing mobile applications for threats, and assessing cybersecurity environments to bolster U.S. missions globally.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience, including certifications in cybersecurity, and possess strong analytical skills. The position is full-time on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 9 years experience or Master's with 7, or PhD with 4 years.
• One of several specified professional certifications required.
• Experience in mobile device forensic acquisitions is necessary.
• Capable of analyzing mobile applications for indicators of compromise.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic examinations of mobile devices.
• Perform mobile application assessments.
• Analyze unique attack vectors and current cyber threats.
• Assess cyber threat environments for U.S. missions.

Skills

Mobile device forensic acquisitions

Analyzing forensic images

Critical thinking

Technical report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Cellebrite

Magnet forensic tools

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is currently seeking a Mobile Threat Analyst for its Federal Strategic Cyber programs.

Location: Full-time, on-site, Arlington, VA.

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 Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; Minimum of 7 years with a Masters degree; or 4 years with PhD.
  • An additional 4 years of relevant experience can be substituted in lieu of the degree requirement.
• Possess one of the following certifications:
  • CASP+ CE, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA‑Security, CCNP Security, CEH, CFR, CHFI, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), CISSP‑ISSAP, CISSP‑ISSEP, CySA+, GCED, GCFA, GCIH, SCYBER.
• Demonstrated experience performing mobile device forensic acquisitions.
• Experience analyzing forensic images, mobile applications, and data for indicators of compromise (IOCs), root cause, and other relevant artifacts pertaining to compromised activity.
• Demonstrated critical, creative, and analytical thinking skills.
• Experience developing technically detailed reports that translate complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Travel to domestic and overseas locations to provide operational briefings and threat awareness.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• An active Top Secret security clearance.
  • Additional ability to obtain a final Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

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.