Peraton is hiring a Senior Cyber Threat Analyst - Assessment / Active TS/SCI

Peraton is seeking to hire an experienced Senior Cyber Threat Analyst – Assessment resource for its’ Regional Cyber Center-Europe program Location: On-site, Wiesbaden, Germany Responsibilities: Lead and execute Network Assistance Visits (NAVs) and Persistent Penetration Tests (PPTs) against USAREUR-AF mission partner networks, coordinating all phases from scoping and planning through execution and reporting Conduct comprehensive web application security assessments using OWASP methodology, Burp Suite, and OWASP ZAP to identify vulnerabilities including injection flaws, authentication weaknesses, and access control failures Perform in-depth Microsoft Active Directory and Linux security assessments, identifying misconfigurations, privilege escalation paths, and lateral movement opportunities using tools such as BloodHound and PowerView Employ exploitation frameworks including Metasploit, Core Impact, and Immunity Canvas to validate identified vulnerabilities and demonstrate real-world attack impact to mission owners Produce detailed, professional assessment reports that clearly communicate findings, risk ratings, evidence, and prioritized remediation recommendations to both technical and executive audiences Mentor and technically guide junior assessment team members, conducting knowledge transfer sessions, reviewing deliverables, and developing team proficiency in emerging offensive security techniques and tools #RCC-E Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree (STEM/Business Admin) and a minimum of 5 years of penetration testing or vulnerability assessment experience; or an associate’s degree and minimum of 7 years specialized experience; or 11 years of relevant experience in lieu fo the bachelor degree requirement Must meet TESA Qualification DoD 8140- Cybersecurity (Vulnerability Analyst) - Intermediate Certifications — must hold active certifications (one of the following): TCM Security PNPT; OR OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional); OR HTB CPTS (Hack The Box Certified Penetration Testing Specialist); OR Zero Point Security RTO (Red Team Ops); OR OSCE (Offensive Security Certified Expert); OR GPEN (GIAC Penetration Tester); OR GWAPT (GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester); OR GAWN (GIAC Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks); OR GXPN (GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester); OR GWEB (GIAC Certified Web Application Defender) U.S. citizenship required Active DoD TS/SCI clearance or higher Preferred: Advanced proficiency with Metasploit Framework and Metasploit Pro for exploitation and post-exploitation operations Expert-level Burp Suite Pro skills for web application vulnerability identification and exploitation Experience with OWASP ZAP for automated and manual web application security testing Familiarity with Cobalt Strike or Havoc C2 for adversary simulation and red team operations Proficiency with BloodHound and SharpHound for Active Directory attack path enumeration Strong scripting skills in Python and PowerShell for custom exploit development and automation Experience with PowerShell Empire or similar post-exploitation frameworks for Windows environments Demonstrated ability to produce executive-level and technical assessment reports with clear remediation guidance