Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Analyst
Chantilly, VA
TS/SCI with a Polygraph Required
Overview
Peraton is seeking a Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Analyst to support a critical national security mission focused on identifying, tracking, and countering sophisticated nation-state cyber threats. In this role, you'll conduct advanced technical analysis of malicious cyber activity attributed to Russian Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups, transforming complex technical data into actionable intelligence that directly supports cyber investigations and operational decision-making.
Working alongside intelligence professionals, law enforcement partners, and technical experts, you'll perform deep network forensic analysis, reverse engineer malicious tools and implants, develop innovative analytic methodologies, and help shape cyber investigative tradecraft across the enterprise.
What You'll Do
As a Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, you will:
- Conduct advanced cyber threat intelligence analysis to identify adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
- Perform deep-dive packet capture (PCAP) analysis, network forensics, and protocol analysis to uncover malicious activity.
- Decode, decrypt, and analyze sophisticated APT communications and network protocols.
- Reverse engineer malicious implants, malware, and adversary toolsets to support cyber investigations.
- Evaluate technical indicators and cyber intrusion data to produce actionable intelligence for operational teams.
- Develop and refine analytic methodologies, workflows, CONOPS, and SOPs that improve investigative capabilities and operational effectiveness.
- Collaborate with FBI personnel, Intelligence Community partners, and other law enforcement organizations to synchronize cyber threat intelligence efforts.
- Prepare and present technical and executive-level briefings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Mentor government personnel by providing analytic methodology training and reviewing peer products for technical accuracy.
- Handle digital evidence in accordance with forensic best practices while maintaining proper chain of custody.
- Provide expert technical support and testimony regarding investigative methodologies and analytic findings, as required.
