Senior Cyber Threat Intel Analyst | SIEM & APT Tracking

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

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Sr Cyber Intel Analyst to join the Indications and Warnings team within the Federal Strategic Cyber group. Location is Arlington, VA, with travel up to 10%.

The role focuses on tracking advanced persistent threat activity, performing pattern and behavior analyses, and producing analytic briefs for technical and executive audiences. Requires active TS clearance, U.S. citizenship, and certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience; 9 years with HS Diploma.
• Must possess or be able to obtain at least one of the listed certifications before start date.
• Experience with Splunk SIEM.
• Experience leveraging the MITRE ATT&CK matrix or other threat models.
• Knowledge or experience tracking advanced persistent threats (APTs).
• Knowledge or experience pivoting from IOCs to identify related infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical topics in an analytic fashion.
• Experience briefing individuals and large groups, from working to executive levels.
• Active U.S. Passport and ability to travel up to 10% (foreign and domestic).
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Leverage open-source, proprietary/vendor, and classified reporting to closely track advanced persistent threat actor activity.
• Perform pattern, trend, and behavior analysis to identify cyber threat activity targeting information systems and personnel.
• Maintain records to catalog and track malicious cyber threat activity.
• Identify Indicators of Compromise on an Enterprise network using SIEM and security tools/logs.
• Liaise with the Intelligence Community and act as fusion analysis cell within CTAD.
• Provide presentations to technical and non-technical audiences on cyber threats.
• Travel up to 10% to foreign and domestic locations.

Skills

Written communication

Executive briefing

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

HS Diploma with 9 years experience

Tools

Splunk SIEM

MITRE ATT&CK matrix

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Sr Cyber Intel Analyst to join the Indications and Warnings team within the Federal Strategic Cyber group. Location is Arlington, VA, with travel up to 10%.

The role focuses on tracking advanced persistent threat activity, performing pattern and behavior analyses, and producing analytic briefs for technical and executive audiences. Requires active TS clearance, U.S. citizenship, and certifications.