Sr. Cyber Threat Analyst - Active Defense Team

Responsibilities

Peraton seeks a Senior Cyber Threat Analyst to support the ARCYBER  Incident Responder Team. Location: Fort Eisenhower, GA.

 

The Cyber Threat Analyst is responsible for supporting the execution of the Cyber Threat Diagnostic service offering within the Intelligence Capability Development team. The Cyber Threat Analyst will be responsible for processing, organizing and analyzing incident indicators retrieved from the client environment as well as correlating said indicators to various intelligence holdings. The Cyber Threat Analyst will also be responsible for assisting in the coordination with internal teams as well as in the creation of engagement deliverables.

• Execute bash and python scripts to process discrete log files and extract specific incident indicators
• Process, organize, analyze and assist in contextualization of incident indicators
• Develop engagement deliverables; Support customer briefings
• Assist in coordination with multiple internal teams to leverage capabilities for the benefit of Threat Diagnostic and other engagement efforts
• Investigate network and host detection and monitoring systems to advise engagement processes
• Develop core threat intelligence capability and subject matter expertise
• This position demands a balance of both strategic and tactical thinking, along with the application of technical and non-technical expertise.  The candidate must be able to learn quickly, adapt to unique situations, and demonstrate thought leadership in an emerging field.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• BS+12 or MS 10-13, or Phd 10+ (will consider a  HS 16+ years) of experience.
• Must be able to conduct long-term analysis of event feeds and incident data and correlate that analysis with cyber threat intelligence for evidence of malicious cyber activity
• Able to conduct open-ended, deep-dive review of various data feeds
• Able to conduct trend and correlation over weeks or months of log data, or “low and slow” data analysis.
• Experience performing threat analyses and developing threat models.
• Conducted research and analysis of intelligence and related data support of threat studies.
• Experience providing advice, guidance and direction to threat studies team.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of advanced threat analysis technology in such areas as telecommunications, IT, and cyber warfare. 
• Current IAT level II certification and CSSP
• TS/SCI with Poly and MEAD

 

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Peraton Overview

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 do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.