Senior Cyber Threat Analyst - GTA

Peraton; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in the United States seeks a Senior Cyber Threat Analyst – GTA to join the Global Threat Analysis program on-site in Rosslyn, VA. The role focuses on analyzing threats from state and non-state actors, producing intelligence-rich briefings for senior leadership, and coordinating with partners to strengthen USG cybersecurity posture.

Candidates should have deep expertise in malware analysis, TTPs, MITRE ATT&CK, and OSINT, with Top Secret/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain it. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; 7 years with a Masters degree; 4 years can substitute for a BA.
• Professional certifications in security and cyber intelligence are required or achievable before start date.
• Strong writing and briefing skills with experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Deep knowledge of adversarial cyber actors, historical activity, and current threats.
• Experience researching classified systems and using OSINT resources.

Responsibilities

• Analyze cyber threats from state and non-state actors to identify trends and TTPs.
• Conduct in-depth research on classified systems and leverage OSINT to assess threats.
• Provide cybersecurity briefings and consultations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Monitor adversarial activity and assess implications for USG personnel and critical infrastructure.
• Collaborate with partners to enhance situational awareness and defense posture.
• Assess malware, intrusion techniques, and exploit trends using technical expertise.

Skills

Threat analysis

Briefings

Malware analysis

OSINT research

Cyber threat intel

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

SIEM tools

Threat intel platforms

MITRE ATT&CK

Cyber Kill Chain

Job description

Senior Cyber Threat Analyst - GTA

Job Locations: US-VA-Arlington

• Requisition ID: 2026-171099
• Position Category: Cyber Security
• Clearance: Top Secret/SCI

Responsibilities

Peraton is Cyber Threat Analyst - Global Threat Analysis (GTA) for its' Federal Strategic Cyber program.

Location: Rosslyn, VA (Full-time, On-site, 5 days per week)

In this role, you will:

• Need to have regional cyber threat expertise, a deep understanding of historical cyber activity, and a strong grasp of the current global cyber threat landscape.
• Combine technical expertise with analytical writing and briefing skills to assess, contextualize, and communicate cyber threats.
• Conduct research on classified systems and leverage open-source cyber resources to deliver intelligence-driven insights.
• Must also be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of how U.S. Government (USG) personnel are targeted domestically and overseas by cyber adversaries.

Key Responsibilities include:

• 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.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Regional cyber threat expertise with knowledge of historical and current adversarial activity.
• Strong analytical writing and briefing skills, with the ability to communicate complex threats clearly.
• Technical proficiency in malware analysis, intrusion techniques, and exploit trends.
• Experience conducting research on classified systems and integrating OSINT resources.
• Deep understanding of adversarial targeting of USG personnel and critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; 7 years with a Masters degree.
  • An additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of the bachelor's degree.
• Possess and maintain, or be able to obtain before start date, the following professional certification:
  • CASP+ CE
  • CCNA Cyber Ops
  • CCNA-Security
  • CCNP Security
  • CEH
  • CFR
  • CISA
  • CISSP (or Associate)
  • Cloud+
  • CySA+
  • GCED
  • GCIA
  • GCIH
  • GICSP
  • SCYBER
  • VCA DCV
  • PPDA
  • Agile IC
  • SNOW App Dev
• Demonstrated strong writing and briefing skills; experience delivering reports to senior leadership.
• Expertise in adversarial cyber actors, historical cyber activity, and the current cyber landscape.
• Experience conducting research on classified systems and utilizing open-source cyber resources.
• Knowledge of how USG personnel are targeted domestically and overseas by cyber threats.
• Technical proficiency in cybersecurity principles, including malware analysis, network defense, and incident response.
• Demonstrated familiarity with intelligence tradecraft, cyber threat intelligence methodologies, and cyber threat frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, etc.).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment while managing multiple priorities.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a final Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with cyber threat intelligence platforms, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM tools.
• Knowledge of foreign cyber threat actors and their strategic objectives.
• Previous experience in a government, military, or intelligence community (IC) role.

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

$112,000 - $179,000. 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.