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Mobile Threat Analyst / Active Top Secret

Peraton
Peraton Salary
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/24/2027

Responsibilities

Peraton is currently seeking a Mobile Threat Analyst for its' Federal Strategic Cyber programs. 

 

Location: Full-time, on-site, Arlington, VA. 

 

In this role, you will: 

  • Conduct forensic examinations of mobile devices (e.g., Android and iOS phones), including full physical, logical, and file-system acquisitions.
  • Perform mobile application assessments to analyze behavior, identifying malicious code, unauthorized data exfiltration, privacy risks, and communication patterns within installed applications.
  • Perform consolidated and comprehensive information and intelligence analysis of mobile threat data obtained from classified, proprietary, and open-source resources to provide awareness to relevant stakeholders.
  • Analyze and report on unique attack vectors, emerging cyber threats, and current trends used by malicious actors targeting mobile ecosystems.
  • Assess the cyber threat environment for U.S. missions worldwide.
  • Ensure that forensic community accepted principles and practices are applied throughout the entire lifecycle of the analysis.
  • Utilize industry-accepted forensic tools to perform analysis, including but not limited to Cellebrite, Magnet, and other commercial and open-source forensic and app-analysis software.
  • Collaborate with other forensic analysts, law enforcement officers, and legal experts to identify and recommend methods and procedures for recovery, preservation, analysis, and presentation of digital evidence. 
  • Travel to domestic and overseas locations to provide operational briefings and threat awareness.

 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; Minimum of 7 years with a Masters degree; or 4 years with PhD.
    • An additional 4 years of relevant experience can be substituted in lieu of the degree requirement.
  • Possess one of the following certifications:
    • CASP CE, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CCNP Security, CEH, CFR, CHFI, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CySA , GCED, GCFA, GCIH, SCYBER.
  • Demonstrated experience performing mobile device forensic acquisitions.
  • Experience analyzing forensic images, mobile applications, and data for indicators of compromise (IOCs), root cause, and other relevant artifacts pertaining to compromised activity.
  • Demonstrated critical, creative, and analytical thinking skills.
  • Experience developing technically detailed reports that translate complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
  • Travel to domestic and overseas locations to provide operational briefings and threat awareness.
  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • An active Top Secret security clearance. 
    • Additional ability to obtain a final Top Secret/SCI security clearance. 

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.

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.

EEO

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

Salary : $104,000 - $166,000

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