Threat Intelligence Analyst

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Program Overview

About The Role

Peraton is looking for a Threat Intelligence Analyst to support one of our longstanding customers.

Location: Chantilly, VA

In this role you will:

• Use tools such as OpenCTI, you will monitor threat information from open, commercial, and classified sources to inform on threat data, capabilities, and evolution.
• Analyze Actor tactics, techniques, and procedures to increase the cyber threat knowledge base.
• Be responsible for communication and information sharing with customer and stakeholders.
• Document Indicators of Compromises of current cyber threat trends.
• Report on underlying patterns of behavior by conducting detailed analysis of incidents, threats and risks and associated impacts and consequences.
• Enrich information within the Threat Indicator/Information Database to provide additional context.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
  • OR an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree.

Specialized Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years in Cyber Threat Analysis.
• Ability to operate threat intelligence platforms (e.g., OpenCTI).
• Experience with multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux, Android).
• Knowledge of application, network, and mobile device security.
• Aptitude for analyzing threat reports and distilling actionable intelligence.
• Experience producing threat assessments (alerts, briefs, threat landscape reports).
• Ability to research malicious infrastructure used by attackers.
• Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

Security & Clearance:

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and ability to obtain a polygraph.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

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 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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.