ARSIEM is looking for a
Cyber Technology Researcher to support the Threat Hunting workflows. Responsibilities include taking requirements in the Security Operations and Threat Hunting functions, identifying potential technology solutions, evaluating those solutions, developing recommendations and a deployment and integration strategy. The researcher will adhere to established procedures to document technical requirements, develop potential courses of action, and oversee the implementation of capabilities supporting the hand-off to deployment and operational organizations.
Candidates with cyber security operations, cyber threat hunting, threat intelligences analysis, cyber forensics, reverse engineering and/or data analysis and specifically the associated tools are ideal for this position.
This position will support one of our Government clients in Arlington, VA.
Responsibilities- Conducting capability-based research into commercial and government technology solutions that address customer
- identified technology needs in the Cyber Threat Hunting and Security Operations areas.
Evaluating technology solutions against identified functional and technical customer requirements. Evaluations may include hands-on capability testing of trial licenses and open-source capabilities. - Remaining up-to-date on emerging market technologies and products that relate to capabilities that may impact customer Cyber Security and Threat Hunting operations and analysis.
- Collaborating with other organizations to maintain an inventory of customer-procured technologies, tools, and data holdings relevant to mission needs.
- Meeting with and engaging customer request submitters to clarify requirements, discuss potential solutions, and ensure alignment between technology recommendations and customer mission needs.
Minimum Qualifications- BS Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree with at least 5 years of directly relevant experience; or HS Diploma & 7-9 years of directly relevant experience.
- 5+ years of direct relevant experience in IT cyber security operations, systems integration or related fields
- Strong understanding of federal cyber security operations and related mission environments
- Experience managing technology pilots and production transitions
- Experience with cyber incident response and/or cyber red teaming
- Familiarity with malware analysis tools and cybersecurity platforms
- Background in cybersecurity tool integration and automation
- Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to assess and mitigate operational risks
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with CISA programs or similar federal cybersecurity operations
- Experience with AI as it applies to data analysis and cyber security
- Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and integration automation practices
- Knowledge of change management and configuration control processes
- PMP or similar certification
- Experience managing integrations in federated multi-stakeholder environments
- Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture implementation
- Experience with cloud operations and hybrid environment management
- DoD 8140 IAT Level II
Clearance Requirement: This position requires an Active Secret clearance, TS/SCI preferred, and the ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability.
Candidate Referral: Do you know someone who would be GREAT at this role? If you do, ARSIEM has a way for you to earn a bonus through our referral program for persons presenting NEW (not in our resume database) candidates who are successfully placed on one of our projects. The bonus for this position is $3,500, and the referrer is eligible to receive the sum for any applicant we place within 12 months of referral. The bonus is paid after the referred employee reaches 6 months of employment.
