Threat Analyst

Peraton

$104K — $166K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8 years of experience with a BS/BA; 6 years with MS/MA; or 3 years with PhD, or HS+12 years experience considered.
  • Expertise in analyzing network architectures, including IP and tactical data links.
  • Deep knowledge of the PACOM threat landscape, including PRC and PLAN targeting.
  • Experience with cyberspace terrain analysis methodologies; familiarity with MRT-C frameworks.
  • Understanding of DODIN-A, NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and coalition networks.
  • Willingness for frequent OCONUS travel and experience in SCIF environments.
  • U.S. Citizenship and active TS security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and analyze threat vectors related to C4 architecture.
  • Contextualize findings within the PACOM threat environment and analyze TTPs.
  • Develop and document site-level vulnerability and risk assessments.
  • Map cyberspace dependencies across multiple layers at deployment sites.
  • Document findings in machine-readable formats for timely dissemination.
  • Contribute to analysis of theater-level SPOF and risk concentration.

Benefits

  • Work in a dynamic team environment focusing on national security.
  • Opportunity for significant travel and fieldwork across the PACOM AOR.
  • Engagement with high-level decision support and risk analysis processes.
  • Professional development opportunities in cybersecurity and intelligence.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

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

 

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

 

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 with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with 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

Prefferred

  • Prior USINDOPACOM, PACOM, or CCMD-level experience strongly preferred
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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