Cyber Threat Analyst
About the job
- An associate degree and 10+ years of experience, or a bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience, or a master's degree and 6+ years of experience, or a PhD and 3 years of experience; four years of additional relevant experience or specialized training may substitute for a bachelor's degree.
- Experience in cybersecurity analysis, incident response, or digital forensics.
- Detailed knowledge of Department of Defense and service-level Army, Navy, and Air Force intelligence communities, including collection methods, production resources, and responsibilities.
- Knowledge of advanced persistent threats and tactics, techniques, and procedures.
- Proficiency with cybersecurity tools and technologies, including VirusTotal, Domain Tools, security information and event management systems, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and forensic analysis tools.
- Knowledge of operating systems, network protocols, cyber threat actors, the cyber kill chain, indicators of compromise, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
- Ability to supervise the handling of classified information.
- Prior experience briefing information to decision-makers and leaders.
- Ability to collaborate with stakeholders, including those in the defense industrial base.
- Active Secret clearance; Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance is preferred.
- Perform threat analyses based on cybersecurity knowledge and concepts supporting intelligence analysis requirements for all-source cyber analysis and reporting.
- Contribute to the development of analytical threat models and provide functional guidance and direction to the threat studies team in the conduct of projects.
- Use scanning tools such as VirusTotal to scan suspicious files; perform queries, pivot on indicators, and analyze malware characteristics including MD5 and SHA1 hashes, file size, file name, and file paths.
- Conduct expert-level research and analysis of intelligence and related data in support of threat studies.
- Prepare, submit, and present reports and issue papers to customer representatives.
- Provide advice, guidance, and direction to the threat studies team and less-senior analysts.
- Use Jira to track analysis tasks and communicate status.
- Use tools such as VirusTotal, Google Threat Intelligence, and Recorded Future to obtain, fuse, and analyze cyber threat intelligence.
- A degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Mathematics, or Software Engineering is highly desired.
- Relevant certifications such as CYSA+, CISSP, CEH, or CISM are preferred.
- Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance is preferred.
About the company
Peraton helps government clients in defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure by delivering advanced technology solutions and services. Its offerings include cyber-hardened systems, systems engineering, and mission-critical support that protect national security. The company works through long-term government contracts and strategic partnerships to provide comprehensive, multi-year programs. It prioritizes a strong workforce, actively recruiting veterans, Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses to bring disciplined, mission-focused talent. Unlike many competitors, Peraton emphasizes collaboration with partners under clear, fair engagement rules to expand capabilities and deliver integrated solutions. The overall goal is to ensure reliable, secure technology and services for national security and critical infrastructure while sustaining growth through steady government contracts.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$60M
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Founded
2017
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What believers are saying
- DISA's $279.9 million CSC III award extends work through 2036, stabilizing backlog.
- NAVSEA awarded Peraton an April 2026 OTA for Navy EOD technical publication modernization.
- Federal health and cyber modernization remain active, and Peraton keeps adding senior domain hires.
What critics are saying
- Peraton filed Maryland WARN layoffs in February 2026, signaling continuing operating resets.
- Peraton's business depends on recompetes; losing RCC-E or DISA CSC III would hit revenue fast.
- Peraton[x] faces credibility risk if agencies reject agentic AI after one mission failure.
What makes Peraton unique
- Peraton Labs launched Peraton[x] in July 2026, pushing agentic AI into federal missions.
- Peraton won August 2026 Army RCC-E cyber work, extending a nearly two-decade relationship.
- Peraton pairs national-security integration with partners like Graphiant for sovereign, zero-trust networking.
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↑ 0%Former Leidos Executive masood Ahmed joins Peraton as Defense Health VP. * Ahmed held federal health roles at Leidos * He spent his early career in telecom engineering in Australia and Pakistan * The hire follows a run of senior Peraton appointments in 2026 The company announced the appointment in a LinkedIn post Wednesday. Peraton said Ahmed brings more than two decades of experience in "driving business growth, operational execution and strategic customer engagement across the globe." Peraton's health portfolio sits alongside a federal health market now driving large-scale modernization and AI work. The Potomac Officers Club's 2026 Healthcare Summit on Dec. 3 will examine the technology, AI and modernization priorities of the Defense Health Agency, HHS, the Veterans Health Administration and other agencies. Register now to secure your seat. What federal health roles did Ahmed hold at Leidos? Ahmed spent about a decade at Leidos, most recently serving as vice president of government solutions, a post in which he oversaw a portfolio spanning federal health and civilian agencies, according to his LinkedIn profile. His health sector work there began in 2019 as chief architect for health and human services, followed by a two-year run as vice president and chief technology officer for civilian health starting in 2022. From 2024 until January 2026, he led the company's federal health portfolio as vice president of public health and human services. What is Ahmed's engineering background? Ahmed began his career in telecommunications, supervising technical implementation at Alan Dick Pakistan from 2004 to 2006 on mobile network deployments across the Middle East and Southeast Asia. He spent nearly six years at Alcatel-Lucent Australia, first as a systems engineering team lead and later as Asia-Pacific bids and proposal manager, before moving to Telstra in 2013 as general manager of systems engineering and project services. His profile tied his Telstra leadership role to Joint Project 2047, an Australian Defence Force program aimed at upgrading and modernizing fixed communication systems across hundreds of sites. He joined Leidos in Melbourne, Australia, in 2016 as chief system engineer for defense and intelligence. Ahmed holds a master's degree in engineering management from the University of Technology Sydney and a bachelor's degree from the University of Wollongong. What other leadership changes has Peraton made this year? Peraton is one of 12 firms the DHA selected in July for a $300 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract supporting deployment activities for the Program Executive Office Defense Healthcare Management Systems. The underlying solicitation covered health IT systems, including the MHS GENESIS electronic health record system. War Secretary Pete Hegseth has unveiled Project Meridian, the Autonomous Warfare Command and four other DOW initiatives at Quantico. The Coast Guard's Force Design 2028 execution is accelerating, with organizational changes completed and major contracts awarded. TTM financed the Epiq purchase with a $300M Term Loan A and an $800M Term Loan B.
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Peraton taps Former NSA executive Scott Fear as strategic adviser for enterprise IT. by Miles Jamison September 2, 2026, 11:34 am * Former NSA executive Scott Fear was named senior strategic adviser at Peraton * Fear retired from the NSA in May after nearly 39 years of service * He most recently served as NSA chief information officer and director of capabilities Peraton has appointed former National Security Agency executive Scott Fear as senior strategic adviser for enterprise IT following nearly four decades at the intelligence agency. The company announced the appointment Tuesday on LinkedIn. Who is Scott Fear? Fear retired from the National Security Agency in May after nearly 39 years of service, where he directed large, complex hardware and software development organizations. Throughout his career, the senior executive built deep experience in cyber operations and enterprise IT transformation. He also has a track record of helping guide the integration of emerging technologies into national security and intelligence missions. What experience does Fear bring to Peraton? Fear most recently served as chief information officer and director of capabilities. He also served as senior manager for processing and analytic capabilities for three years and was previously a senior manager for computer network operations for three years. He spent most of his NSA career, which started in 1987, as an intelligence community professional, according to his LinkedIn profile. What is Peraton? Peraton is a technology and national security company that integrates mission capabilities and delivers enterprise IT services for government customers, with technologies that defend against threats in both digital and physical operating domains.
Peraton, Graphiant partner to deliver next gen network services. Peraton and Graphiant, a secure AI-capable networking services company, are partnering to deliver next-generation network services for government missions. Together, the companies bring a modern, stateless network foundation with mission integration expertise to strengthen connectivity, security and operational agility in dynamic environments, the company said. "This partnership strengthens Peraton's ability to deliver the secure, agile connectivity that government missions demand," said Christine Palmer, CTO of Peraton's federal civilian sector. "Collaborating with Graphiant means a more resilient and responsive network for the critical operations we support." This next-generation networking approach supports AI-enabled applications and data-intensive missions while maintaining reliable connectivity in contested or disrupted environments. It combines resilient network infrastructure with zero-trust security, policy-driven access and segmentation, and governance and controls aligned with FedRAMP requirements and NIST guidance. "Peraton has a track record of excellence in solving the toughest national security challenges and serving the United States," said Ali Shaikh, CEO of Graphiant. "Partnering with them was natural as we invest in building better sovereignty into our national infrastructure and ensuring that our nation remains at the forefront of a secure AI-enabled future." Staff Writer WashingtonExec celebrates the people, programs, and milestones shaping the Washington, D.C. government contracting community. Join 30,000+ leaders who start their day with The Daily. Our latest executive profiles, council news, and GovCon headlines - every morning.
Everforth ECS selects Peraton's Sam Yousef as Global Defense head. * Everforth ECS has chosen Sam Yousef as the new head of its global defense business unit * Yousef has nearly 20 years of experience under its belt, serving in Peraton as well as the Department of War * Yousef will be responsible for strategizing the growth of programs that cater to the DOW and NATO Everforth ECS announced Wednesday that Sam Yousef, former sector vice president and chief technology officer of Peraton, will be the new business unit head of Everforth ECS Global Defense. In his new role, Yousef will oversee strategy, growth, and delivery for programs concerning the U.S. Department of War and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. What experience does Sam Yousef bring to the role? Yousef brings nearly 20 years of experience in government service and government contracting. He worked at Peraton for almost two years, driving growth in the company's estimated $1 billion defense and health business. From 2012 to 2023, Yousef served various roles in the Department of War. He served as director of policy support for Defense Human Resources Activity and later became deputy director of the Defense Manpower Data Center, one of the agency's data and identity ecosystems. Yousef's earlier career experience includes one year as a privacy officer in the U.S. Marine Corps and three years as a senior consultant at Deloitte. What contracts did Everforth ECS secure before Yousef's appointment? Yousef's appointment comes as Everforth ECS carries out its new contracts with the U.S. Army and the Defense Health Agency. Just this week, the Defense Health Agency awarded the company a four-year, $30 million contract to deliver analytics and modernization support to the Defense Health Agency. The contract is expected to benefit the Information Technology Program Support and Analytics Services program. On July 29, the company announced that it was awarded a three-year, $115 million contract to provide artificial intelligence services for the Nautilus for AI Research and Development program of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory.