ResponsibilitiesPeraton is seeking a Cyber Threat Team Lead in our Linthicum, MD office in support of our Department of Defense (DoD) customer as part of a highly talented, highly motivated, and high-performing team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cyber investigations, digital forensics, cyber threat analysis, and mission support in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will contribute to protecting national security interests by leveraging technical expertise, analytical skills, and innovative problem-solving to address complex cyber challenges. Individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity, committed to excellence, and eager to make a meaningful impact are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct periodic performance check-ins with team
- Conduct final reviews of threat reports
- Lead a small team of cyber analysts
- Monitor JIRA for various tickets and respond/assign as needed
- Compose cyber reports for Defense Industrial Base partners
- Conduct open-source research of indicators of compromise utilizing common threat vendor tools
- Analyze threat data from various sources and provide updates to government stakeholders as appropriate
- Provide cyber threat briefs to internal and external audiences as requested, and provide feedback to other briefers as part of a 5dry-run review team6
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Experience conducting in-depth research in classified and commercial databases and producing written products showing Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) pattern analysis
- Experience with SIEM technologies
- Knowledge of current and emerging cyber adversaries
- Experience with Department of Defense Cyber Operations
- Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain
- Knowledge of Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)
- Experience with Jira or other similar platforms (e.g., ServiceNow)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
- Self-motivated individual with attention to detail
- Proven ability to display strong emotional intelligence and foster positive relationships with clients and colleagues
- Proven ability to build rapport and collaborate effectively with diverse teams
- Active Secret clearance required (TS/SCI preferred)
- 6 years of relevant experience, may have leadership experience
Target Salary Range$112,000 - $179,000. 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 individual6s 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.
