Cyber Threat Analyst

Omniscius Consulting • Washington, DC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated Threat Hunter to support enterprise cybersecurity operations in a fast-paced federal environment. The successful candidate will help protect mission-critical systems while collaborating with technical and operational teams.

Requirements

• 3+ years threat hunting/data analysis
• Bachelor's degree; additional 4+ years may substitute when approved.
• CISSP Associate, CCSP, or SSCP plus qualifying CSSP certification.
• Active TS/SCI
• Python/R/SQL scripting, malware analysis, query development, multiple data sources.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting DoD or other federal agencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify advanced threats using telemetry, develop detections, analyze malware, automate hunting, and improve detection engineering.
• Monitor, analyze, and resolve cybersecurity issues while following established procedures.
• Produce clear technical documentation, reports, and briefings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve security posture.
• Support compliance with federal cybersecurity standards and best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior