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# Cyber Security Analyst

- **Company:** Peraton Inc
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $216,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Android Software Development, Apple IOS, Software System Penetration Testing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Linux, Network Security, Network Intrusion Detection Systems, Technical Data Management Systems, Snort (Software), Scripting, Malware, Reverse Engineering Software, Cyber Warfare, Splunk, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** June 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=eba3434c64387298

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Scripting?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA, * Must possess an active, current Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph;

 * Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field, or 4 additional years of relevant technical experience may be accepted in lieu of degree;
 * 3+ years of experience across technical competencies, such as: analysis, network engineering, network security, technical collection, penetration testing, red teaming, hardware engineering, software reverse engineering, cyber operations, and/or computer exploitation;
 * 1+ years of experience across three or more of the following: mobile device security, telecommunications protocols, Operating Systems (Linux, Android, Windows, iOS), software reverse engineering, vulnerability assessment, or malware forensics;
 * Familiarity with cyber security tools such as Splunk, Zeek, Snort, etc.
 * Experience working with and analyzing both raw and processed data;
 * Scripting experience;
 * Ability to think critically and analyze technical data in order to uncover critical information and make informed conclusions;
 * Solid organizational skills and the willingness and ability to adapt to dynamic and unexpected customer requirements, * 6+ years of experience across technical competencies, such as: analysis, network engineering, network security, vulnerability assessment, technical collection, penetration testing, red teaming, hardware engineering, software reverse engineering, cyber operations, and/or computer exploitation;
 * 3+ years of experience across three or more of the following: mobile device security, telecommunications protocols, Operating Systems (Linux, Android, Windows, iOS), software reverse engineering, vulnerability assessment, or malware forensics;
 * System administration experience including support to Linux and/or Windows applications;
 * Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCFP, CCSP, CEH, GCFA, GCIA, etc.

## Description

Provides technical targeting and all-source intelligence analysis to support the Client across the entire intelligence lifecycle. Delivers expertise in areas such as threat analysis, cybersecurity, signals analysis, and network intrusion, delivering mission-critical support for every aspect of the mission., The Cyber Security Engineer monitors, analyzes, and detects cyber events and incidents within information systems and networks under general supervision. The successful candidate will analyze technical and non-technical data and metadata to determine normal patterns of events, proactively identify abnormalities, and determine root-cause of abnormalities. All team members are expected to positively support a blended environment through excellent verbal and written communications skills.


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