Detections Engineering, Threat Evaluation, and Countermeasures Team (DETECT) Technical Lead

Sentar•Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Sentar is proud to be an employee-owned company, fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and innovation. Sentar is dedicated to developing the critical talent that the connected world demands to create solutions to address the convergence of cybersecurity, intelligence, analytics, and systems engineering. We invite you to join the team where you can build, innovate, and secure your career. Sentar is seeking a Detections Engineering, Threat Evaluation, and Countermeasures Team (DETECT) Technical Lead in Charleston, SC! Role Description: The DETECT Technical Lead is responsible for leading advanced cyber threat detection and analysis activities that strengthen the organizations defensive posture. This role oversees technical operations, guiding teams in researching and analyzing adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) while supporting network defense and incident response (IR) teams. The Technical Lead will interpret and contextualize complex threat data, produce actionable recommendations, and ensure detection and intelligence operations align with mission objectives and compliance standards.

Requirements

Clearance Level: Secret, with ability to obtain Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)
Education: N/A
Certification: Must meet Department of Defense (DoD) 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level III certification requirements.
Computer Network Defense (CND) certification.
Experience: 7+ years of experience in incident response, IT security, malware analysis, offensive security, or tracking cyber threats.
Demonstrated ability to leverage intelligence on attacker methodology, tools, and infrastructure to improve security posture.
Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data for actionable insights.
Functional understanding of key threat analysis frameworks (Diamond Model, Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK).
Proficiency with security infrastructure including firewalls, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), proxy servers, email controls, anonymizing technology, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.
Experience creating and managing detections across multiple platforms.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to brief senior leadership.
Position may require up to 10% travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with analytical tools such as Splunk, Palantir, Shodan, Analyst Notebook, Augury, or similar Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs).
Experience collaborating with intelligence community or interagency partners on cybersecurity topics.
Proven ability to lead diverse teams under evolving mission priorities.
Experience in cyber defensive/offensive operations, information operations, or information warfare.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities

Lead the collection, analysis, and dissemination of cyber threat intelligence products for internal and executive stakeholders.
Oversee the identification of cyber threats, trends, and emerging developments through open-source research and internal data analysis.
Maintain awareness of adversary activities, including intrusion set TTPs.
Provide leadership and direction to teams conducting analytical and operational cyber defense missions.
Communicate events and assessments regarding intrusions, compromises, and vulnerabilities to relevant stakeholders.
Develop and coordinate threat tracking and assessment activities with partner organizations and government entities.
Conduct proactive monitoring of internal and external environments for emerging risks, vulnerabilities, and threats.
Compile, review, and maintain Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documentation to ensure compliance with applicable directives (e.g., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Manual (CJCSM) 6510.01B).
Participate in program reviews, product evaluations, and certification assessments to ensure operational readiness and process improvement.
Present complex technical and analytical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

Our unique ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements.
In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families.
Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture, promoting participation, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring long-term financial security and a commitment to excellence.
Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options
Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
Generous 401(k) match
Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty
Mental health awareness programs
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development reimbursement
Recognition and Awards programs