Cyber Threat Hunt Analyst

Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented NASA Cyber Threat Hunt Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. This position involves working with a team of CND/CNO specialists to protect critical systems by applying knowledge of attacker methods. Key duties include scripting, analyzing alerts to distinguish genuine threats from false positives, and advising government clients on network security enhancements. The role requires collaboration with cybersecurity experts to identify threats that evade SIEM detection and support the development of advanced security analytics.

Basic Qualifications

• 6+ years in cybersecurity offensive/defensive
• 4+ years in APT hunting, penetration testing, digital forensics, SOC operations, or incident
• Experience profiling and tracking malicious actors, detecting MITRE ATT&CK TTPs, and analyzing log
• Bachelor’s degree
• Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret /SCI clearance
• Experience with detection/alerting technologies (Splunk, Elastic, SentinelOne, etc.)
• Forensic and data analysis, leading cyber exercises
• Technical reporting and leadership briefings
• IAT Level III certification (CISSP, CISM, or CISA)

Pay: $120,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• cybersecurity offensive/defensive operations : 6 years (Preferred)
• APT hunting, pen testing, digital forensics, SOC ops, or IR: 4 years (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Preferred)

Work Location: In person