Threat Analyst

Peraton; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Threat Analyst in Honolulu to provide intelligence and cyber threat analysis for USPACOM J6 deployments across the PACOM AOR. You will identify threat vectors, map cyberspace dependencies, and develop vulnerability findings to feed HQ baselines and decision-support products, while documenting insights in machine-readable formats.

The role requires extensive experience in network architecture, on-site assessments, and familiarity with DODIN and coalition networks; frequent travel

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; 6 years with MS/MA; 3 years with PhD. HS+12 years considered.
• Expertise in network architecture analysis (IP, MPLS, SATCOM, tactical data links) and on-site vulnerability assessment.
• Familiarity with PACOM threat environment – PRC/PLAN targeting, cyber TTPs, and C4 infrastructure exploitation methods.
• Experience with cyberspace terrain analysis tools and MRT-C frameworks; DCO concepts familiar.
• Knowledge of DODIN-A, NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and coalition network environments.
• Willingness for frequent OCONUS travel; ability to operate in SCIF environments.
• U.S. Citizenship; Top Secret/SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Threat analysis

Cyber security

Network analysis

SCIF operations

Documentation

Travel readiness

Education

BS/BA in relevant field

MS/MA in relevant field

PhD

HS+12 years

Tools

Cyberspace analysis tools

Job description

Threat Analyst

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

Peraton seeks an Intelligence/Operational Analyst to provide C4/Cyber Threat & Vulnerability Analysis to USPACOM J6 in conducting site deployments across PACOM AOR.

Responsibilities

• 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

Required

• Minimum of 8 years of experience with a BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with an MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with a PhD. Will consider HS+12 years.
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred

• Prior USINDOPACOM, PACOM, or CCMD‑level experience strongly preferred.

Security Clearance

Top Secret/SCI

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.