Strategic Intelligence & Cyber Operations Analyst

Peraton; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks an Intelligence/Operational Analyst to provide C4/Cyber Threat & Vulnerability Analysis for USPACOM J6, deployed across PACOM AOR. Location: Fort Meade (Annapolis Junction), MD, with on-site work and frequent travel.

The role requires deep expertise in network architecture, on-site vulnerability assessment, and familiarity with DODIN and coalition networks. You will map cyberspace dependencies, document findings for HQ, and contribute to theater-level risk analyses.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience: BS/BA with 8+ years, MS/MA with 6+ years, or PhD with 3+ years; HS+12 years considered.
• 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 MRT-C frameworks; familiarity with DCO concepts.
• Familiarity with DODIN-A, NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and coalition network environments.
• Eligibility and willingness for frequent OCONUS travel; experience operating in SCIF environments.
• U.S. Citizenship required; Active TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI.

Responsibilities

• Identify threat vectors relevant to the component's C4 architecture and targeting priorities.
• Contextualize findings against PACOM threat environment and patterns.
• Develop site-level vulnerability and risk findings for HQ baselines and decision-support.
• Map cyberspace dependencies at each site (physical, logical, service, identity, transport).
• Document findings in structured, machine-readable formats for handoff within 48 hours of return.
• Contribute to SPOF and concentration risk analysis at theater level from site findings.

Skills

Network architecture analysis

On-site vulnerability assessment

PACOM threat environment

Cyberspace terrain analysis tools

DCO concepts

C4/Cyber threat analysis

Education

BS/BA

MS/MA

PhD

Job description

Peraton seeks an Intelligence/Operational Analyst to provide C4/Cyber Threat & Vulnerability Analysis for USPACOM J6, deployed across PACOM AOR. Location: Fort Meade (Annapolis Junction), MD, with on-site work and frequent travel.

The role requires deep expertise in network architecture, on-site vulnerability assessment, and familiarity with DODIN and coalition networks. You will map cyberspace dependencies, document findings for HQ, and contribute to theater-level risk analyses.