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Cyber Investigation Analyst - OTA / with UAM / Active TS

Peraton
Peraton Salary
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/13/2026
About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Program Overview

Encompasses technical, engineering, data analytics, cyber security, management, operational, logistical, and administrative support for Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Cyber and Technology Security Directorate in three key offices/functional areas: Cyber Monitoring and Operations, Cyber Threat and Investigations, and Technology Innovation and Engineering State.

About The Role

Peraton is currently seeking to hire a Digital Forensic Analyst Cyber Investigation Analyst - OTA to join our Federal Strategic Cyber program and become a part of our Cyber & Intelligence sector.

Location: Arlington, VA. On-site, full-time required.

In this role, you will:

  • Support the Operational Threats & Analysis (OTA) Team.
  • Audit for counterintelligence, insider threat, and criminal activities pertaining to Diplomatic Security jurisdiction on the network.
  • Recommend strategies for assessing inappropriate use of the Department's networks.
  • Research and recommend tools for monitoring employee computer use and assessing user behavior.
  • Provide support to DS criminal investigators.
  • Perform in-depth log analysis to determine trend, patterns, and suspicious activity.
  • Interface and coordinate with other U.S. Government, Intelligence Community, and Law Enforcement organizations performing insider threat auditing.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

  • A bachelor's degree and a minimum of 9 years' relevant experience. A HS diploma an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • One of the following certifications, with continued certification required as a condition of employment:
    • CASP CE, CCNP Security, CEH, CFR, CHFI, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), Cloud , CND, CySA , GCED, GCIH, GICSP, SSCP.
  • Experience performing threat analysis.
  • Experience with a User Activity Monitoring (UAM) tool.
  • Experience dealing with security or law enforcement investigative personnel.
  • Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) in general, in analyzing network traffic.
  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • Active Top Secret security clearance,
    • The ability to obtain a final Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Preferred:

  • Experience with digital evidence acquisition, user activity monitoring, and technical analysis.

Details

Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. 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.

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

Salary : $104,000 - $166,000

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