Senior Intel/Operational Analyst

Peraton Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Peraton seeks a Senior Intel/Operational Analyst to provide C4/Cyber Threat & Vulnerability Analysis to USPACOM J6 to support the PACOM J6 in 1-week on-site deployments across PACOM AOR.

Location: Fort Meade (Annapolis Junction), MD.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as team lead for assigned travel team; coordinate site access, schedule, and data collection activities
• Assess network and infrastructure vulnerabilities at each component site across physical, logical, and transport layers
• Identify threat vectors relevant to that component's C4 architecture, including adversary targeting priorities and SPOF exploitation risk
• Contextualize findings against known PACOM threat environment, including PRC/PLAN TTPs and targeting patterns
• Develop site-level vulnerability and risk findings that feed directly into the HQ authoritative baseline and decision-support products
• Conduct detailed mapping of cyberspace dependencies (physical, logical, service, identity, transport layers) at each site
• Document all findings in structured, machine-readable formats for handoff to Team 4 within 48 hours of return
• Contribute to SPOF and concentration risk analysis at the theater level based on aggregated site findings

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D. Will consider AA with 14 years or HS with 16+ years of experience
• Expertise in network architecture analysis (IP, MPLS, SATCOM, tactical data links) and on-site vulnerability assessment
• Knowledge of PACOM threat environment — PRC/PLAN targeting, cyber TTPs, and C4 infrastructure exploitation methods
• Experience with cyberspace terrain analysis tools and methodologies; familiarity with MRT-C frameworks and DCO concepts
• Familiarity with DODIN-A, NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and coalition network environments
• Prior USINDOPACOM, PACOM, or CCMD-level experience strongly preferred
• Eligibility and willingness for frequent OCONUS travel; experience operating in SCIF environments at component command
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Active TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.