Senior Cyber Intel Analyst and CIRT Liaison / TIC / Active Top Secret

Peraton

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 9 years of experience; 7 years with a Master's; or 4 years with a PhD, with optional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Certification in security (CCNA-Security, CND, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP) required.
  • Demonstrated experience in cyber threat intelligence (CTI) essential.
  • Proficient in both writing and oral communication skills.
  • Basic understanding of SOC processes necessary.
  • U.S. citizenship mandated, along with an active Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary liaison to CIRT, establishing communication processes and escalation paths.
  • Coordinate efforts across CTAD sections and external partners to ensure unified threat understanding.
  • Develop and nurture communication channels with interagency and Five Eyes partners for enhanced threat collaboration.
  • Prepare and deliver briefings for leadership at all classification levels, distilling intelligence into actionable insights.
  • Synthesize multi-source intelligence into clear, decision-ready reports.
  • Align CTAD actions with SOC processes and ensure follow-ups are managed effectively.
  • Document liaison outcomes and incorporate lessons learned into continuous improvement efforts.

Benefits

  • Full-time on-site position in Arlington, VA.
  • Opportunity to work within Federal Strategic Cyber programs.
  • Engagement with interagency and Five Eyes partners for enhanced collaboration.
  • Professional development through exposure to senior-level briefings and decision-making processes.
  • Contributions to evolving cyber defense and response strategies.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Peraton is currently seeking a Senior Cyber Intel Analyst and CIRT Liaison / TIC for its' Federal Strategic Cyber programs. 

 

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

 

In this role, you will:

  • Serve as the principal CTAD liaison to CIRT, establishing clear communication rhythms, playbooks, and escalation paths.
  • Coordinate across CTAD sections and with external stakeholders to ensure unity of effort and coherent threat understanding—without assuming direct responsibility for those groups’ specialized duties.
  • Develop and maintain strong communication channels and trusted working relationships with interagency and Five Eyes (FVEY) partners to enhance collaborative threat awareness, information sharing, and coordinated cyber response efforts.
  • Prepare and deliver senior‑level briefings at all classification levels, ensuring timely dissemination of synthesized insights to leadership.
  • Fuse and synthesize multi‑source reporting (classified, proprietary, and open‑source) into clear, actionable intelligence for decision‑makers.
  • Maintain awareness of SOC processes and CIRT workflows; align CTAD actions and ticket follow‑ups accordingly.
  • Track liaison outcomes, document lessons learned, and feed improvements back into CTAD processes and coordination mechanisms.
  • Facilitate collaboration between technical and non‑technical personnel to support innovation and effective execution of the CTAD mission.

 

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 bachelors degree requirement.
  • Possess one of the following certifications:
    • CCNA-Security, CND, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP
  • Must have demonstrated experience and background in cyber threat intelligence (CTI).

  • Must be proficient in writing and oral communication.

  • Basic understanding of security operation center (SOC) processes.

  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • An active Top Secret security clearance. 
    • Additional ability to obtain a final Top Secret/SCI security clearance. 
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience or knowledge of incident response processes, including triage, containment, and remediation.
  • Ability to synthesize technical or operational data into actionable intelligence products for leadership and technical teams.
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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