Senior Threat Hunt Analyst

Valiant Solutions•Bethesda, MD

7d•$130,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Senior Threat Hunt Analyst to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team! The Senior Threat Hunt Analyst provides proactive threat hunting expertise to help the agency identify, investigate, and mitigate sophisticated threats that evade automated detection. This role conducts advanced hypothesis-driven hunts informed by intelligence, analytics, and behavioral detection to uncover malicious activity across enterprise networks, endpoints, and cloud environments. The analyst supports insider threat and counterintelligence investigations, develops standardized hunt documentation, and enhances coordination with incident response. The position also drives program maturity through defined metrics, maturity assessments, and continuous improvement aligned with federal cybersecurity frameworks and agency policies. Named one of the Best Places to Work in the Washington DC area for 11 consecutive years , Valiant is proud of our employee-centric culture and commitment to excellence. If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now! This position is based in the Washington DC Metro area and allows for primarily 100% remote work. There could be occasional onsite reporting in Bethesda, MD. Remote work requires a high level of trust in our employees, and we strictly adhere to the details outlined in our Remote Work Policy below.

Requirements

Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field, or an additional 3 years of experience in lieu of the degree.
Deep expertise in threat hunting methodologies, behavioral detection, and hypothesis-driven analytics.
Knowledge of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-61 Rev. 2, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 controls, Splunk PEAK, MITRE ATT&CK, and federal cybersecurity guidance.
Experience conducting advanced hunts across networks, endpoints, and cloud environments.
Ability to support counterintelligence and insider threat investigations with analytic and forensic techniques.
Proficiency in documenting analytic development, testing cycles, SOPs, and hunt workflows.
Strong communication skills to support engagement with incident response and leadership stakeholders.
Due to Federal contract requirements, this role requires U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Responsibilities

Perform threat hunting activities in accordance with agency cybersecurity policies and applicable federal frameworks.
Conduct proactive, hypothesis-driven hunts to identify malicious behavior not detected by automated systems.
Use threat intelligence, adversary TTPs, and analytic techniques aligned with Splunk PEAK and MITRE ATT&CK.
Support counterintelligence and insider threat investigations with advanced analytics and forensic analysis.
Develop and maintain repeatable and auditable hunt documentation, including analytic development, deployment, and review cycles.
Update playbooks, detection recommendations, and visibility improvements based on hunt outcomes and lessons learned.
Enhance communication protocols and integration between threat-hunting and incident-response teams.
Define, track, and report key metrics related to hunt effectiveness, analytic performance, and program maturity.
Conduct annual Capability Maturity Model assessments for threat hunt capabilities and develop maturity roadmaps to achieve or maintain a defined maturity level.
Contribute to maturing the agency’s Cyber Threat Hunting program by improving platform coverage, process consistency, and enterprise integration.

Benefits

Valiant pays 99% of the Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time Employees
Valiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents
100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees
100% Paid Certifications
401K Matching up to 4%
Paid Time Off
Paid Federal Holidays
Paid Time On – 40 hours to pursue innovation
Wellness & Fitness Program
Valiant University – Online Education and Training Portal
Reimbursement for Public Transit and Parking
FSA programs for: Medical Costs, Dependent Care, Transit, and Parking
Referral Bonuses