Senior Intel/Operational Analyst

Peraton; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Senior Intel/Operational Analyst to provide C4/Cyber Threat & Vulnerability Analysis to USPACOM J6 and support PACOM J6 in 1-week on-site deployments across PACOM AOR. Location: Fort Meade (Annapolis Junction), MD.

The role leads a travel team, conducts on-site vulnerability assessments across network and infrastructure layers, and maps cyberspace dependencies. You will document findings for handoff within 48 hours of return and contribute to theater risk analyses.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; 10 years with MS/MA; 7 years with Ph.D.; AA/HS years considered as alternatives.
• Expertise in network architecture analysis and on-site vulnerability assessment.
• Knowledge of PACOM threat environment, cyber TTPs, and C4 infrastructure exploitation methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead travel team; coordinate site access, schedule and data collection.
• Assess network and infrastructure vulnerabilities across physical, logical, and transport layers.
• Identify threat vectors and C4 architecture vulnerabilities at each site.
• Contextualize findings against PACOM threat environment and targeting patterns.
• Develop site-level vulnerability findings for HQ baselines and decision-support products.
• Map cyberspace dependencies at each site across layers; document findings for handoff within 48 hours.
• Contribute to theater-level SPOF and concentration risk analysis.

Skills

Network architecture analysis

Vulnerability assessment

PACOM threat environment knowledge

SCIF operations

On-site travel readiness

Education

BS/BA in related field

MS/MA in related field

PhD (considered)

Tools

MRT-C frameworks

DCO concepts

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton seeks a Senior Intel/Operational Analyst to provide C4/Cyber Threat & Vulnerability Analysis to USPACOM J6 to support the PACOM J6 in 1-week on-site deployments across PACOM AOR.

Location: Fort Meade (Annapolis Junction), MD.

• Serve as team lead for assigned travel team; coordinate site access, schedule, and data collection activities
• Assess network and infrastructure vulnerabilities at each component site across physical, logical, and transport layers
• Identify threat vectors relevant to that component's C4 architecture, including adversary targeting priorities and SPOF exploitation risk
• Contextualize findings against known PACOM threat environment, including PRC/PLAN TTPs and targeting patterns
• Develop site-level vulnerability and risk findings that feed directly into the HQ authoritative baseline and decision-support products
• Conduct detailed mapping of cyberspace dependencies (physical, logical, service, identity, transport layers) at each site
• Document all findings in structured, machine-readable formats for handoff to Team 4 within 48 hours of return
• Contribute to SPOF and concentration risk analysis at the theater level based on aggregated site findings

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D. Will consider AA with 14 years or HS with 16+ years of experience
• Expertise in network architecture analysis (IP, MPLS, SATCOM, tactical data links) and on-site vulnerability assessment
• Knowledge of PACOM threat environment - PRC/PLAN targeting, cyber TTPs, and C4 infrastructure exploitation methods
• Experience with cyberspace terrain analysis tools and methodologies; familiarity with MRT-C frameworks and DCO concepts
• Familiarity with DODIN-A, NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and coalition network environments
• Prior USINDOPACOM, PACOM, or CCMD-level experience strongly preferred
• Eligibility and willingness for frequent OCONUS travel; experience operating in SCIF environments at component command
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Active TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI

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

$135,000 - $216,000. 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.

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