Job Description

Overview

Seeking a Cyber Threat Hunt Analyst to join our Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) in McLean, VA. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cyber threat hunting, advanced persistent threats (APTs), and the latest tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by adversaries. This position requires an ACTIVE Top Secret/SCI Clearance with Polygraph.

Position Code: 26-SC0619-2

Responsibilities

• Conduct threat hunting activities to detect advanced threats that evade traditional security solutions and continuously monitor and analyze threat intelligence sources to stay informed about emerging threats.
• Search for signs of malicious activity in our network and systems.
• Develop and implement new and innovative threat detection techniques and strategies.
• Analyze large datasets to identify patterns and anomalies indicative of malicious activities.
• Collaborate with other CSOC team members and stakeholders to respond to and investigate security incidents.
• Provide detailed reports and briefings on threat hunting activities and findings to senior management.
• Develop and maintain threat hunting playbooks, processes, and procedures.
• Perform in-depth forensic analysis to understand the nature and impact of threats.
• Participate in the development and refinement of security monitoring and incident response tools and processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 2+ years of experience in cyber threat hunting, incident response, or a related cybersecurity field
• Experience working with network protocols, operating systems, and security architectures
• Experience using threat hunting and forensic tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Comp Sci, Cyber or related field
• Relevant certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, GNFA, or equivalent
• Experience with scripting and programming languages such as Python, PowerShell or similar
• Knowledge of machine learning and data analytics techniques as they apply to threat hunting
• Familiarity with cloud security and threat hunting in cloud environments. Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements related to cybersecurity (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

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