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Cyber Operations SME

Peraton

McLean, VAFull-time$176–282K/yrPosted 2w agoStill listed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$176–282K/yr
Location
McLean, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance

Job overview

The Cyber Operations SME supports complex cyber operations across deployment and operations, risk and strategy management, and network analysis and exploitation. The role researches and synthesizes information, develops operational approaches, oversees collection activities, and communicates findings to technical and senior stakeholders. It also produces mission-focused assessments, reports, and briefings to support operational objectives.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cyber OperationsCyber DeploymentRisk ManagementStrategy ManagementNetwork AnalysisNetwork ExploitationInformation SynthesisTarget AnalysisCollection EvaluationCyber Operations ProductsOperational BriefingsStakeholder CommunicationOutreachAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationMission-Focused Operations

Qualifications

TS/SCI Clearance With PolygraphBS/BA+12, MS/MA+10, PhD+7 or Equivalent Experience

Full job description

Responsibilities

We are seeking an expert-level Cyber Operations professional to support complex cyber operations across deployment and operations, risk and strategy management, and network analysis and exploitation. The successful candidate will apply advanced cyber operations expertise to research, collect, analyze, and evaluate information in support of operational objectives.

This role requires the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop effective operational approaches, oversee collection activities, and communicate findings and operational outcomes to technical and senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, deploy, and support cyber operations in complex operational environments.

  • Conduct research across multiple sources of information to identify, assess, and synthesize relevant data supporting cyber operations.

  • Gather and analyze target information to develop effective approaches for achieving cyber operational objectives.

  • Conduct network analysis and exploitation activities in support of operational requirements.

  • Evaluate collected information and intelligence to identify opportunities, gaps, risks, and areas requiring additional collection or analysis.

  • Develop and implement approaches for improving and enhancing cyber operations based on collected information and operational findings.

  • Support risk and strategy management, including identifying operational risks and developing strategies to mitigate those risks.

  • Oversee and evaluate collection activities to ensure they remain aligned with operational objectives and priorities.

  • Produce high-quality cyber operations products, including technical and operational assessments, reports, and other mission-focused deliverables.

  • Develop and deliver operational briefings to technical teams, leadership, customers, and other key stakeholders.

  • Conduct outreach and maintain effective communication with key stakeholders to facilitate operational coordination and information sharing.

  • Translate complex technical and operational information into clear, actionable findings for diverse audiences.

  • Collaborate with cyber operators, analysts, technical personnel, and leadership to support mission objectives.

Qualifications

  • TS/SCI level clearance with relevant polygraph.

  • Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

  • Expert-level experience in cyber operations across one or more of the following areas:

  • Cyber deployment and operations

  • Cyber risk and strategy management

  • Network analysis and exploitation

  • Demonstrated experience researching and synthesizing information from multiple sources to identify relevant data in support of cyber operations.

  • Demonstrated experience gathering and analyzing target information to develop effective approaches for conducting cyber operations.

  • Demonstrated experience evaluating collection activities and results to enhance, inform, and oversee cyber operations.

  • Demonstrated experience developing and delivering cyber operations products and operational briefings.

  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and conduct outreach with technical and senior-level stakeholders.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work effectively in complex, mission-focused operational environments.

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 $176,000 - $282,000. 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,014 open Cybersecurity Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$176–282K/yr
  • Virginia median$99–161K/yr104 salary ranges
  • US median$103–150K/yr727 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $229K, is 75% above the Virginia median midpoint ($131K) — in the top quarter of Cybersecurity Analyst salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 148 open Cybersecurity Analyst jobs in Virginia and 1,014 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Cybersecurity Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (853 postings).
Education
233 of the 1,014 open Cybersecurity Analyst jobs (23%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 2, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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