Cyber Threat Hunter & Incident Responder — Flexible Hours & ESOP

Command Post Technologies, Inc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Command Post Technologies, Inc. is seeking experienced Cyber Threat Hunters and Incident Responders for anticipated DARPA opportunities in Arlington, VA.

You will conduct proactive threat detection, advanced incident analysis, malware investigations, and incident response across enterprise systems. The role demands hands-on cybersecurity expertise, strong analytics, and the ability to identify threats beyond standard monitoring.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant cybersecurity experience.
• Final DoD Secret security clearance.
• Experience investigating cybersecurity incidents and analyzing security data.
• Strong understanding of adversary TTPs, attack methods, and defensive techniques.
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, network monitoring, and digital forensics tools.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Ability to document findings and communicate incident information effectively.
• Experience developing or following incident response procedures and coordinating investigations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify malicious activity and indicators of compromise across enterprise environments.
• Investigate incidents using network traffic, endpoint telemetry, logs, and threat intelligence.
• Perform advanced incident analysis to determine attack vectors, scope, and mitigation actions.
• Analyze suspicious files, emails, malware indicators, and artifacts to identify threats.
• Conduct threat profiling and analysis of adversary TTPs.
• Support incident response activities across triage, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Develop and refine threat detection methods and hunting procedures.
• Coordinate threat intelligence and incident findings with operations and stakeholders.
• Prepare incident reports and technical findings with recommendations for defense improvements.
• Collaborate with SIEM engineers and other tech staff to improve detection and response.

Skills

Threat hunting

Incident response

Digital forensics

Threat intelligence

Network monitoring

Security telemetry analysis

Threat profiling

Communication

Tools

SIEM tools

EDR tools

Network monitoring technologies

Digital forensics tools

Threat intel integration

Job description

Command Post Technologies, Inc. is seeking experienced Cyber Threat Hunters and Incident Responders for anticipated DARPA opportunities in Arlington, VA.

You will conduct proactive threat detection, advanced incident analysis, malware investigations, and incident response across enterprise systems. The role demands hands-on cybersecurity expertise, strong analytics, and the ability to identify threats beyond standard monitoring.