Cyber Threat Briefer - Global Threat Analysis (GTA)

Peraton Inc
Arlington, VA, United States
3 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Compensation
$112,000.0 - $179,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Intrusion Detection Systems Network Security Open Source Technology Security Information and Event Management Mitre Att&ck Malware Cyber Threat Analysis Cybercrime

Job description

  • Serve as the primary briefer for Global Threat Analysis (GTA), responsible for developing and delivering high-quality cyber-related geopolitical threat briefings that support operational awareness and decision-making across the Department.
  • Provide expert analysis and consistent briefing support to GTA stakeholders.
  • Prepare and present tailored cyber-geopolitical threat briefings for diverse audiences - to technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.
  • Demonstrate deep regional geopolitical expertise, with strong knowledge of historical, current, and emerging adversarial activity across assigned regions.
  • Apply analytical writing and briefing skills to explain complex cyber-threat developments through a geopolitical lens.
  • Conduct research using classified systems and incorporate open-source cyber and geopolitical intelligence to inform assessments.
  • Understand and articulate how cyber adversaries target U.S. Government personnel domestically and overseas within broader geopolitical contexts., * Analyze cyber threats and adversarial behavior with emphasis on regional motivations, geopolitical drivers, and strategic impacts.
  • Conduct classified and open-source research to identify emerging threats and relevant geopolitical shifts.
  • Track adversarial cyber activity and assess implications for USG personnel, missions abroad, and critical infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with CTAD sections, interagency partners, and other stakeholders to enhance situational and geopolitical awareness.
  • Maintain current knowledge of regional threat actors, geopolitical developments, and strategic trends affecting U.S. interests.

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Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; 7 years with a Masters; 4 years with a PhD.

  • An additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of the bachelor’s degree.
  • Possess and maintain, or be able to obtain before start date, the following professional certification:

  • CASP+ CE; CCNA Cyber Ops; CCNA-Security; CCNP Security; CEH; CFR; CISA; CISSP (or Associate); Cloud+; CySA+; GCED; GCIA; GCIH; GICSP; SCYBER; VCA DCV; PPDA; Agile IC;

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  • Demonstrated strong writing and briefing skills; experience delivering reports to senior leadership.
  • Expertise in adversarial cyber actors, historical cyber activity, and the current cyber landscape.
  • Experience conducting research on classified systems and utilizing open-source cyber resources.
  • Knowledge of how USG personnel are targeted domestically and overseas by cyber threats.
  • Technical proficiency in cybersecurity principles, including malware analysis, network defense, and incident response.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with intelligence tradecraft, cyber threat intelligence methodologies, and cyber threat frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, etc.).
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment while managing multiple priorities.
  • Must adapt quickly to last-minute requests and remain calm under pressure when handling urgent briefing updates or requests.
  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a final Top Secret/SCI clearance., * Experience with cyber threat intelligence platforms, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM tools.
  • Knowledge of foreign cyber threat actors and their strategic objectives.
  • Previous experience in a government, military, or intelligence community (IC) role.

Benefits & conditions

  • $104,000-166,000 per year, + $86,000-138,000 per year Responsibilities Peraton is Cyber Threat Analyst - Global Threat Analysis (GTA) for its’ Federal Strategic Cyber program. Location: Rosslyn, VA (Full-time, On-site, 5 days per …

  • 12 hours ago +

About the company

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 to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure. Target Salary Range

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