Intermediate Threat Hunt Analyst

Chenega Corp•Washington, DC

3d•$103,400 - $123,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Intermediate Threat Hunt Analyst is responsible for analyzing detailed information and intelligence on known and emerging Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) and cybercriminal actors to develop attack hypotheses; working collaboratively and leveraging cyber threat intelligence, penetration testing, and other valuable analysis, sensing, and warning information.

Requirements

BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline. Additional years of experience may be used in lieu of a degree.
5+ years of experience in threat hunting and threat analysis
Must be a US citizen
Background check with the ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance
Must be able to pass a Criminal and Financial Background Check prior to starting

Nice To Haves

CompTIA PenTest+, CompTIA CySA+, EC-Council CEH, or similar level certification
Knowledge of and experience with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Experience conducting threat-hunting activities in an enterprise environment

Responsibilities

Perform active hunt activities based on current cyber threat intelligence and the MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Perform detailed analysis to reconstruct the series of events that led to a compromise or breach
Collaborate with cyber threat intelligence services to establish relevant tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for prioritized cyber actors identified in the threat model
Develop cyber hunt activities based on attack hypotheses to identify indications of potential compromise or breach
Possess advanced knowledge across various IT platforms to understand how attacks occur and what residual indicators might result
Receive and apply intelligence from threat intelligence, including IOCs and TTPs, to hunt for activity within networks
Develop, maintain, and update Threat Hunting Concept of Operations and SOP.
Other duties as assigned