OverviewPlease note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.
Summary:
The Cybersecurity Threat Hunter will proactively search for cyber threats that exist undetected within the network. Initiates investigations to identify unusual behavior indicative of malicious activity with the assumption that a threat actor already resides within the network.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions:
- Analyzes raw log and network data as well as working with Threat
- Detection and Incident Response analysts to generate hunting leads.
- Cross-reference trends and activity within the enterprise environment with current threat intelligence regarding external trends.
- Identifies mitigations for key vulnerabilities identified during threat as well as taking the lead on analysis if an APT or other compromise is identified while performing hunting.
- Develops threat hunting strategies to increase capabilities for finding new threats.
- Builds hunting tools and automation capabilities to identify sophisticated adversaries.
- Performs incident response for critical security incidents.
- Perform other duties as needed or required.
Qualifications
Necessary Skills and Knowledge:
- Knowledge of security challenges in multiple Operating Systems (OS)
- Ability to work with large data sets.
- Ability to turn Threat Intelligence into actionable information.
- Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Analytical skills to resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse teams and individuals.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Five (5) years of technical experience in one of the following areas: Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Reverse Engineering, Digital Forensics
- Three (3) years of experience analyzing attacker techniques at all levels of attack.
- Experience using tools and scripting languages such as Splunk, Python & PowerShell.
- Capable of using data to build a narrative to support documentation of hunting operations.
- Must possess a current DOD Top Secret Clearance and be eligible for an IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5) at time of proposal submission.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Pay and Benefits
The annual salary range for this position is $87,000 to $160,000.
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
