Emerging Threats Analyst

Peraton seeks an Emerging Cyber Threats Analyst to support the Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA) on Cyberspace Operations.

Work Location: Pentagon and Taylor Building (Arlington).

In this role, you will analyze and assess emerging threats to the Army's networks and systems.

Tasks include:

Provide expert analysis and recommendations to support the development of effective countermeasures and mitigation strategies.
• Analyze and assess emerging cyberspace threats to the Army's networks and
  systems, including threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Provide expert analysis and recommendations to support the development of
  effective countermeasures and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct research on emerging threats, including reviewing serialized intelligence
  reports, publicly available information (PAI), open source intelligence (OSINT),
  and other relevant sources.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the Army's network
  architecture, including its weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with Army Cybersecurity personnel, intelligence analysts, and other
  stakeholders to gather and share threat intelligence.
• Develop and maintain threat intelligence reports, briefings, and other products to
  inform Army Cybersecurity and Cyberspace Operations decision-making.
• Provide technical expertise and support to Army Cybersecurity teams, including
  incident response and remediation efforts.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cyber threats, trends, and technologies, and apply
  this knowledge to inform Army Cybersecurity and Cyberspace Operations efforts.
• Maintain an understanding of the technologies employed in Army Task Critical
  Assets and how they may be affected by ongoing and emerging cyber threats.

Required:

• Minimum experience of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.
• The Senior-level expert requirements will, at a minimum, include:
  • Experience in CO/CEMA at the HQDA or equivalent level and above
  • Experience and knowledge of military documentation process, JCIDS requirements analysis, PPBE, and an in-depth understanding of the structure, functions, and specific key personnel across OSD, Joint Staff, HQDA, CCMDs, TRADOC, and the ASCCs including ARCYBER, CCoE and other TRADOC CoEs
  • Possess excellent writing, editing, and briefing skills and experience with word, excel, and project management.
  • Demonstrate ability to work independently and effectively in a dynamic team environment.
  • Demonstrate ability to prioritize competing tasks and meet short- suspense deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Be knowledgeable in HQDA processes and systems, and have previously completed courses equivalent to or relevant to preparing various documents related to the DAMO-SOC
• Have prior experience operating within a DoD Cyber Protection Team from any service
• Be able to travel in support of DAMO-SOC requirements
• Be able to remote work from home on classified systems provided by the governmemt if requested and approved
• Be able to open and lock work locations at Taylor building or RSAC (Pentagon)
• Active TS SCI clearance or the ability to obtain SCI
• U.S Citizen

Preferred

• TS SCI clearance
• 15+ years of US DoD experience

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

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.