Senior Cyber Threat Hunter TS/SCI (or eligible)

Vibrint

About The Position

Vibrint is a trusted provider of mission-critical systems and analysis that transform our customers' capacity and capability in harvesting and harnessing data. Working alongside many of the most talented professionals in public service, we work tirelessly to create and sustain new solutions and services that meet the stringent demands across a variety of customer missions. To meet growing client demand, we are continuously seeking top talent across our core competencies, building a strong pipeline of exceptional professionals ready to support current and future mission needs. Our people know they'll be doing work that matters at the heart of the national security mission, exploring new possibilities at the cutting edge of technology. They know they will be well-rewarded and recognized for their commitment. Our people know they will enjoy plentiful opportunities to grow, thrive, and have fun as a member of the Vibrint family. Join Vibrint, where your career is a priority, and your future is our shared goal. ______________________________________________________________________ We are seeking a proactive Senior Cyber Threat Hunters to join our Cybersecurity team. As a Cyber Threat Hunter, you will play a critical role in protecting our clients' infrastructure and data by proactively hunting for and identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities. You will work closely with incident responders, security analysts, and other stakeholders to develop and implement threat hunting strategies and techniques. Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance up to TS/SCI. US citizenship is required.

Requirements

Experience in a Tier 3 SOC environment, with expertise in advanced threat detection, incident response, and proactive threat hunting.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance up to TS/SCI. US citizenship is required.
Experience with threat hunting tools and techniques
Experience conducting incident response and investigations
Knowledge of common cyber threats and attack vectors
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC certifications are preferred

Nice To Haves

Advanced Threat Hunting Expertise: Proven experience conducting proactive threat hunts in Tier 3 SOC environments, leveraging tools such as Splunk, Elastic Stack, or XSIAM to detect and investigate advanced persistent threats (APTs), insider threats, and zero-day exploits
Technical Proficiency in Security Tooling: Hands-on experience with EDR solutions (e.g., CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint), vulnerability management tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7 InsightVM), and SIEM platforms, with the ability to create custom rules, detections, and signatures to enhance visibility and response
Analytical and Collaborative Mindset: Strong ability to analyze complex attack patterns, correlate threat intelligence, and collaborate with incident response, forensics, and SOC teams to improve detection capabilities and strengthen overall security posture
Experience with Palo Alto Networks security platforms (e.g., Cortex XDR, Prisma, NGFW) is a plus, particularly for enhancing threat detection, analysis, and response capabilities.
Experience with Vulnerability Assessments: Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7 InsightVM, and OpenVAS, etc.
Experience with Endpoint Security (EDR): CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Carbon Black, etc.
Experience with SIEM: Splunk, XSIAM, Elastic Stack, IBM QRadar, LogRhythm, etc.
Active Top Secret Clearance - (SCI Eligible) Preferred

Responsibilities

Proactively hunt for and identify potential threats and vulnerabilities within our clients' environments
Perform in-depth analysis of security logs, network traffic, and other data sources to identify indicators of compromise and suspicious activities
Create and maintain custom signatures, rules, and alerts to enhance detection and response capabilities
Develop and implement threat hunting methodologies and techniques to effectively detect and mitigate advanced cyber threats
Demonstrated experience in penetration testing, including identifying vulnerabilities, simulating adversarial attack techniques, and translating findings into actionable threat detection and mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with incident responders, security analysts, and other stakeholders to investigate and respond to security incidents
Stay up to date with the latest threat intelligence and security trends to continuously enhance threat hunting capabilities
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior members of the team