Threat Analysis, Senior Advisor
Peraton · Denver, CO, US
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**Threat Analysis, Senior Advisor** **Position Summary** The OT Threat Hunt Analyst supports critical infrastructure security operations by conducting intelligence-driven threat hunts, advanced host/network analysis, and detection development across both OT and enterprise environments. This role applies multi-source cyber threat intelligence, adversary behavior analysis, and cloud-based analytical platforms to identify, characterize, and mitigate threats impacting transmission, generation, and control center systems. **Key Responsibilities** - Lead and support threat hunt operations within OT environments, including substations, control centers, and enterprise networks. - Perform in-depth host and network log analysis using platforms such as Elastic, Splunk, Malcolm, Wireshark, and forensic toolkits. - Evaluate, translate, and apply multi-source threat intelligence to identify adversary techniques, impacted systems, and detection opportunities. - Develop threat hunt packages, methodologies, and documentation to support systematic, intelligence-driven hunt activities. - Engineer, test, and deploy sensor architectures in OT/ICS environments without disrupting critical operations. - Conduct adversary behavior research using frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, Diamond Model, and ICS Cyber Kill Chain. - Produce comprehensive threat assessments, analytic reports, and executive-level briefings summarizing findings, risks, and recommendations. - Collaborate with intelligence community partners and enterprise cyber defenders to enhance detection, response, and situational awareness. - Mentor junior analysts on OT architectures, data collection techniques, and threat hunting tradecraft. - Support research using Mandarin language capabilities for specialized intelligence operations. **Qualifications** - Active **TS/SCI** with the ability to obtain a **Q//SCI**. - Minimum experience: - **12+ years** with **BS/BA**, or - **10+ years** with **MS/MA**, or - **7+ years** with **PhD**, or - **16+ years** with a **HS diploma**. - Experience in cyber threat hunting, cyber intelligence, digital forensics, or OT/ICS security operations. - Extensive experience with OT/ICS environments within critical infrastructure sectors. - Proficiency with SIEM, detection, and forensic platforms: **Elastic, Splunk, FTK, Wireshark, IBM Analyst’s Notebook**. - Strong background in host/network log analysis and adversary technique identification. - Practical cloud experience using **AWS** and **Microsoft Azure**. - Working knowledge of **MITRE ATT&CK**, **ICS Cyber Kill Chain**, and modern detection engineering practices. - Ability to produce detailed analytic reports and executive briefings. - **US Citizenship**. **Preferred Qualifications** - Bachelor’s or Master’s in Cybersecurity Technology or related field. - GIAC certifications such as **GCFA, GCIH, or GCDA**. - Experience with detection engineering, incident response, continuous monitoring, and SIEM analytics. - Experience supporting Intelligence Community and DoD cyber missions. - Mandarin language proficiency (significant plus). - Experience documenting standardized analytic procedures and knowledge management practices. **Peraton Overview** Peraton is a next-generation national security company that delivers trusted solutions and technologies to protect the nation and allies. The company operates across land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace, supporting essential government agencies and all branches of the
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