Threat Hunter (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Threat Hunter (Cybersecurity): Identifying and neutralizing cyber threats within government networks with an accent on data manipulation, complex malware analysis, and query generation. Focus on developing algorithms to analyze data structures and identifying common encoding techniques to detect intrusions.

Location: Remote (Active Secret security clearance required)

Salary: $60,000 - $180,000 USD

Company

A Federal sub-contractor providing IT services and cybersecurity solutions to over 30 Federal Agencies.

What you will do

• Hunt for threats using data manipulation and presentation tools.
• Generate complex queries and reports to identify malicious activity.
• Interpret and incorporate data from multiple tool sources into actionable intelligence.
• Develop algorithms to analyze data structures and detect anomalies.
• Perform complex malware analysis and identify common encoding techniques.

Requirements

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree or 4+ years of additional relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience with data hunting, manipulation, and presentation.
• Proficiency in scripting using R, Python, PIG, HIVE, SQL, or similar.
• Certification in CISSP (associate), CCSP, or SSCP, plus any of CSSP Analyst, Infrastructure Support, or IR.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package based on experience and skills.
• Strong commitment to hiring veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses.
• Collaborative environment within a recognized fast-growing private company.