Advanced Threat Analyst

Program Overview

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Advanced Threat Analyst to join our team in the greater DMV area, supporting the Army National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

• Aggregate and analyze telemetry and vulnerability data (ACAS, Forescout, SIEM, EDR/EDR‑like tools) to validate exposure, assess exploitability, and prioritize risk using CVSS, mission impact, and MITRE ATT&CK mappings.
• Correlate vulnerability findings with asset criticality, configuration baselines, patch records, and STIG/IAVM compliance to identify systemic weaknesses and trends.
• Perform advanced threat hunting, TTP mapping, and adversary behavior analysis; develop detection hypotheses and analytic signatures for operationalization.
• Lead remediation validation and verification efforts; coordinate mitigations with system owners, SOC, CIRT, and engineering teams; update POA&Ms and RMF/eMASS artifacts.
• Produce executive‑grade risk briefings, trend analyses, and operational reports translating technical risk into prioritized COAs for leadership.
• Maintain evidentiary integrity for findings, ensure auditability in eMASS/enterprise governance tools, and support CCRI/inspection readiness.
• Monitor and report emerging threat patterns and readiness gaps; recommend capability or process improvements.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to analytic method standardization, playbooks, and QA of analytic products.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.
• Clearance: TS/SCI (active)
• Education / Training / Certification: Candidate must meet ONE:
  1. Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Strategic Intelligence, Cybersecurity Risk Management, Computer Science, or related field; OR
  2. Relevant DoD/Military advanced threat/CTI training (examples: DIA Advanced Cyber Threat Analysis; NCS Advanced Cyber Intelligence; SANS FOR578); OR
  3. Relevant professional certifications or equivalent experience (examples: CISSP, CASP+, GIAC GCIA, GIAC GREM, CREST CCTIM).
• Experience: Minimum Progressive cyber threat/vulnerability analysis, with at least 5 years performing advanced threat hunting, vulnerability correlation, and risk prioritization in enterprise or DoD environments.
• Technical skills: Deep experience with ACAS, Forescout (or NAC), SIEM/SOAR, EDR/endpoint telemetry, vulnerability management platforms, CVSS scoring, STIG/IAVM interpretation, and eMASS/RMF artifact workflows.
• Analysis tools: Proficiency with scripting (Python), data analytics, and big‑data/ELK/Splunk or equivalent platforms; strong report writing and briefing skills.

Desired / Preferred

• Prior DoD/CCRI/ARNG/NETCOM/ARCYBER analytic experience
• Experience conducting exploitability validation, malware reverse‑engineering, or RED/Purple team engagements
• Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms (TIP), CTI ingestion, and analytic normalization

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SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

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.

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

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.