Cybersecurity Threat Hunter

AGE Solutions • Columbus, OH

2d • $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

AGE Solutions is a premier technology and professional services company, providing in-depth consulting, advanced technology solutions, and essential services throughout the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence sectors. Prioritizing innovation and client-focused solutions, we assist major agencies in addressing intricate issues and ensuring a more secure future. AGE Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Threat Hunter to join a mission-focused team defending complex enterprise environments against advanced cyber threats. In this role, you will go beyond traditional monitoring by proactively hunting for sophisticated adversaries, uncovering malicious activity that may have evaded existing security controls, and turning threat intelligence into actionable investigations. You will analyze large-scale security data, identify attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), develop advanced hunting strategies, and build automated capabilities using Splunk, Python, and PowerShell. Working alongside Threat Detection and Incident Response teams, you will play a critical role in identifying emerging threats, investigating potential compromises, and strengthening the organization’s ability to detect and respond to advanced adversaries.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of technical experience in one of the following areas: Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Reverse Engineering, or Digital Forensics.
• Three (3) years of experience analyzing attacker techniques at all levels of attack.
• Must possess a current DoD Top Secret Clearance with IT-I, T5 investigation.
• Must have at least ONE IAT-II Certification from one of the following: Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security), CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), CompTIA Security+ Continuing Education (Security+ CE), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP).
• Must have at least ONE CSSP IR Certification from one of the following: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CyberSec First Responder (CFR), CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Cisco Cybersecurity Specialist (SCYBER).
• Knowledge of security challenges across multiple Operating Systems (OS).
• Ability to work with and analyze large data sets.
• Experience using tools and scripting languages such as Splunk, Python, and PowerShell.
• Ability to turn Threat Intelligence into actionable information.
• Knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Ability to use data to build a narrative supporting the documentation of threat-hunting operations.

Responsibilities

• Proactively hunt for advanced cyber threats and malicious activity that may have evaded existing security controls within enterprise environments.
• Analyze network traffic, security logs, endpoint telemetry, and large-scale security datasets to identify anomalous or suspicious activity.
• Develop and execute threat-hunting strategies to identify sophisticated adversaries and previously undetected compromises.
• Investigate attacker activity across the attack lifecycle and identify adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Apply the MITRE ATT&CK framework to identify, analyze, categorize, and document adversary behaviors and attack patterns.
• Correlate internal security events and trends with current threat intelligence to identify emerging threats and develop actionable hunting leads.
• Transform threat intelligence into actionable queries, detection opportunities, investigative leads, and recommended defensive measures.
• Develop and automate threat-hunting and detection capabilities using Splunk, Python, PowerShell, and related cybersecurity tools.
• Collaborate with Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Operations, and Incident Response teams to investigate suspicious activity and potential compromises.
• Lead or support technical analysis when Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) activity or other significant compromises are identified.
• Perform incident response activities for critical cybersecurity incidents, including investigation, analysis, containment support, and documentation.
• Identify security vulnerabilities and defensive gaps discovered during threat-hunting activities and recommend appropriate mitigations.
• Analyze security threats and attacker behaviors across multiple operating systems and enterprise technologies.
• Develop clear, evidence-based documentation of threat-hunting methodologies, investigative activities, findings, and recommended actions.
• Communicate threat activity, technical findings, and recommended mitigations to cybersecurity teams, technical stakeholders, and leadership.
• Continuously improve threat-hunting methodologies, tools, automation, and detection capabilities based on emerging adversary techniques and lessons learned.

Benefits

• 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.
• Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.
• 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
• Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
• Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.
• Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.
• Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don’t take a financial hit while serving.
• Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.
• Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed