Mobile Threat Analyst / Active Top Secret

Peraton

$104K — $166K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 9 years of relevant experience; or Master's with 7 years; or PhD with 4 years; additional 4 years may substitute for degree
  • Possession of relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, CHFI)
  • Experience in mobile device forensic acquisitions
  • Ability to analyze mobile applications and forensic images for indicators of compromise
  • Strong critical and analytical thinking skills
  • Capability to create detailed, audience-appropriate reports
  • U.S. citizenship and active Top Secret security clearance required

Responsibilities

  • Conduct forensic examinations on Android and iOS devices
  • Perform assessments of mobile applications to identify threats and data risks
  • Analyze mobile threat data to inform stakeholders
  • Report on emerging cyber threats and unique attack vectors
  • Evaluate the cyber threat landscape impacting U.S. missions
  • Apply recognized forensic principles in analysis
  • Utilize forensic tools like Cellebrite and Magnet for analysis
  • Collaborate with law enforcement and legal experts on digital evidence
  • Travel for operational briefings and threat awareness

Benefits

  • Full-time on-site work in Arlington, VA
  • Opportunity for domestic and international travel
  • Engagement in federal strategic cyber programs
  • Access to advanced forensic tools and resources
  • Collaboration with law enforcement and experts in the field
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Peraton is currently seeking a Mobile Threat Analyst for its' Federal Strategic Cyber programs.

Location: Full-time, on-site, Arlington, VA.

In this role, you will:
  • Conduct forensic examinations of mobile devices (e.g., Android and iOS phones), including full physical, logical, and file-system acquisitions.
  • Perform mobile application assessments to analyze behavior, identifying malicious code, unauthorized data exfiltration, privacy risks, and communication patterns within installed applications.
  • Perform consolidated and comprehensive information and intelligence analysis of mobile threat data obtained from classified, proprietary, and open-source resources to provide awareness to relevant stakeholders.
  • Analyze and report on unique attack vectors, emerging cyber threats, and current trends used by malicious actors targeting mobile ecosystems.
  • Assess the cyber threat environment for U.S. missions worldwide.
  • Ensure that forensic community accepted principles and practices are applied throughout the entire lifecycle of the analysis.
  • Utilize industry-accepted forensic tools to perform analysis, including but not limited to Cellebrite, Magnet, and other commercial and open-source forensic and app-analysis software.
  • Collaborate with other forensic analysts, law enforcement officers, and legal experts to identify and recommend methods and procedures for recovery, preservation, analysis, and presentation of digital evidence.
  • Travel to domestic and overseas locations to provide operational briefings and threat awareness.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; Minimum of 7 years with a Masters degree; or 4 years with PhD.
    • An additional 4 years of relevant experience can be substituted in lieu of the degree requirement.
  • Possess one of the following certifications:
    • CASP+ CE, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CCNP Security, CEH, CFR, CHFI, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CySA+, GCED, GCFA, GCIH, SCYBER.
  • Demonstrated experience performing mobile device forensic acquisitions.
  • Experience analyzing forensic images, mobile applications, and data for indicators of compromise (IOCs), root cause, and other relevant artifacts pertaining to compromised activity.
  • Demonstrated critical, creative, and analytical thinking skills.
  • Experience developing technically detailed reports that translate complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
  • Travel to domestic and overseas locations to provide operational briefings and threat awareness.
  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • An active Top Secret security clearance.
    • Additional ability to obtain a final Top Secret/SCI security clearance.


Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. 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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