Cyber Intelligence Analyst
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Linthicum, MD, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with Ph.D. A degree in one of the following fields is highly desired: Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Tech
- Active TS/SCI with Poly eligibility.
- Requires experience providing integrated cyber, financial, virtual asset/virtual currency, and business analysis with advanced analytics and data science to support national security, criminal, cyber,
- Proficient using analytic tools common to the Intelligence Community and Cyber Threat Intelligence research and production (e.g., Augury, Google Threat Intelligence, GrayNoise, Censys, Domain Tools, S
- Experience using Open Source intelligence tools such as DarkBlue and other managed attribution systems.
- Experience with MITRE ATT&CK framework for advanced threat analysis.
- Demonstrated experience in gathering, analyzing, correlating, or evaluating information from various resources, including law enforcement databases, and supporting Law Enforcement/Counterintelligence
- Knowledge of network and application protocols, cyber vulnerabilities and exploitation techniques, and cyber threat/adversary methodologies (TTPs).
- Proficient in building extended cybersecurity analytics.
- Proven experience briefing Senior Executive Service (SES) and General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO) leadership.
Nice to have
- Joint Cyber Analysis Course (JCAC) graduate, or advanced degree in Cybersecurity.
- Experience in intelligence-driven defense and/or Cyber–Kill Chain methodologies.
- Desirable certifications: IAM Level II & III, Security+, CEH, CySA+, GCTI, or other SANS cybersecurity, incident response, and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) certifications.
- Possess understanding of Cloud Security Architecture and related aspects of cybersecurity operations/analysis, including incident response and management, forensic media analysis, malware analysis/rev
- Operational Technology (OT) experience.
- Experience with virtual currency transaction tracing utilizing blockchain analytical tools/explorers offered through Chainalysis, TRM labs, and other digital asset analysis tool suite providers.
- Foreign language experience in any of the following languages: Chinese Mandarin; Korean; Russian; Persian Farsi; Arabic. Native-level experience is a plus.
- Experience with Title 18 and Title 32 authorities.
Full description
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.
Responsibilities
This Senior Analyst position supports the Department of War (aka DoD) Cyber Crime Center (DC3) and participates as a team member serving as a Cyber Intelligence Analyst that applies intelligence analysis skills to monitor, assess, and report on cyberspace operations, capabilities, vulnerabilities, and personalities that could pose a threat to Department of War (DoD) critical assets, the DoW Information Network (DoWIN), Defense Industrial Base (DIB) networks and supports US Intelligence Community and Interagency cyber-focused portfolios. Conducts reviews, identifies gaps, recommends solutions, and evaluates large datasets from a myriad of sources. Develops reports, briefing artifacts, and delivers briefings to senior-level officials and represent analytical teams in Interagency and technical forums.
You will research and analyze intelligence on Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups, assess and attribute malware, and cyber warfare tactics, assess impacts on DoW networks, develop threat profiles, maintain analytic procedures, collect data, and produce high-quality reports and presentations for senior US government officials.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
· Threat Monitoring and Assessment: Monitor and analyze cyberspace operations and vulnerabilities, providing detailed assessments and reports on potential threats to DoD assets.
· Data Evaluation and Recommendations: Conduct thorough reviews, identify gaps, make recommendations, and evaluate large datasets from various sources to enhance cybersecurity measures.
· Report and Briefing Development: Develop a variety of intelligence and operational reports, as well as briefing materials through established reporting systems such as Grapevine/RAD (Report, Authoring & Dissemination), and CHROME. Deliver presentations to senior officials and represent analytic teams in interagency and technical forums.
· Mentoring: Serve as a mentor to mid-level analysts and junior staff, providing guidance and expertise on best practices and methodologies.