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# Cyber Threat Team Lead

- **Company:** Peraton Inc
- **Location:** Linthicum Heights, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $112,000.0 - $179,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JIRA, Databases, Digital Forensics, Open Source Technology, Pattern Recognition, Security Information and Event Management, Mitre Att&ck, Cyber Threat Analysis, SC Clearance, Cyber Warfare, Servicenow
- **Published:** September 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88205402/1

## About the Role

* Experience conducting in-depth research in classified and commercial databases and producing written products showing Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) pattern analysis
 * Experience with SIEM technologies
 * Knowledge of current and emerging cyber adversaries
 * Experience with Department of Defense Cyber Operations
 * Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain
 * Knowledge of Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)
 * Experience with Jira or other similar platforms (e.g., ServiceNow)
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
 * Self-motivated individual with attention to detail
 * Proven ability to display strong emotional intelligence and foster positive relationships with clients and colleagues
 * Proven ability to build rapport and collaborate effectively with diverse teams
 * Active Secret clearance required (TS/SCI preferred)
 * 6 years of relevant experience, may have leadership experience

## Description

Peraton is seeking a Cyber Threat Team Lead in our Linthicum, MD office in support of our Department of Defense (DoD) customer as part of a highly talented, highly motivated, and high-performing team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cyber investigations, digital forensics, cyber threat analysis, and mission support in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will contribute to protecting national security interests by leveraging technical expertise, analytical skills, and innovative problem-solving to address complex cyber challenges. Individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity, committed to excellence, and eager to make a meaningful impact are encouraged to apply., Conduct periodic performance check-ins with team

 * Conduct final reviews of threat reports
 * Lead a small team of cyber analysts
 * Monitor JIRA for various tickets and respond/assign as needed
 * Compose cyber reports for Defense Industrial Base partners
 * Conduct open-source research of indicators of compromise utilizing common threat vendor tools
 * Analyze threat data from various sources and provide updates to government stakeholders as appropriate
 * Provide cyber threat briefs to internal and external audiences as requested, and provide feedback to other briefers as part of a "dry-run review team"


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