Cyber Intelligence Analyst / Top Secret

Peraton

• $86K — $138K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of cybersecurity experience, or 9 years of experience without a degree.
  • Possession of a professional certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM) by start date.
  • At least 2 years of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) experience.
  • Strong analysis and research skills in various intelligence domains.
  • Experience preparing assessments based on classified and open source information.
  • Proficient in data collection using standard intelligence methods.
  • Must have U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive analysis of threat data from various sources to predict attacks.
  • Deliver senior-level briefings at classified and unclassified levels.
  • Integrate information from different classification levels for decision-making.
  • Encourage innovation and collaboration across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Investigate and report on emerging cyber threats and attack vectors.
  • Evaluate the cyber threat landscape posed by hostile entities.
  • Advise internal staff on cybersecurity risks related to personal and official accounts.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work options available (dependent on position).
  • Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
  • Dynamic team environment encouraging innovation.
  • Access to cutting-edge cybersecurity tools and resources.
  • Engagement with high-profile projects affecting national security.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Peraton is hiring an experienced Cyber Intelligence Analyst for our Federal Strategic Cyber Programs.

Location: Rosslyn, VA. Hybrid may be possible.

In this role, you will:
  • Perform consolidated and comprehensive information and intelligence analysis of threat data obtained from classified, proprietary, and open source resources to provide indication and warnings of impending attacks.
  • Provide senior level briefings at all levels of classification, facilitating seamless fusion of information.
  • Fuse information from multiple classification levels to inform decision-making and collaboration across stakeholders.
  • Foster innovation among the Division, serving as the focal point of collaboration between both technical and non-technical personnel.
  • Analyze and report on unique attack vectors, emerging cyber threats, and current trends used by malicious actors.
  • Perform cyber and technical threat analyses of foreign countries, hacker groups, terrorist organizations and other entities with capabilities.
  • Assess the cyber threat environment for US Missions worldwide.
  • Provide cyber security guidance to internal personnel on threats to external accounts (e.g. employee personal accounts, official social media, etc.).


Qualifications

Required:
  • A Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
    • An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of the bachelor's degree requirement.
  • Must either possess and maintain, or obtain prior to start date, one of the following professional certifications: CAP, CASP+ CE, CCISO, CCNA-Security, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), CISSP (or Associate), CND, CSSLP, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, GSLC, Security+ CE, SSCP, PPDA, Agile IC, SNOW App Dev.
  • Minimum of 2 years of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) experience
  • Demonstrated aptitude for providing analysis and research for industry, infrastructure, technology, country, geographic area, biographic and targeted vulnerability.
  • Working knowledge in preparing assessments of current events based on the sophisticated collection, research and analysis of classified and open source information.
  • Proficiency in collecting data via a combination of standard intelligence methods and business processes.
  • U.S citizenship required.
  • An active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.


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Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. 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.

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