Cybersecurity Threat Hunter

ELECTROSOFT; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrosoft Services, LLC is seeking a Cybersecurity Threat Hunter to proactively search for undetected threats, investigate unusual network activity, and develop hunting strategies. The role collaborates with Threat Detection and Incident Response teams to translate threat intelligence into actionable findings.

The candidate will build hunting tools and automation, analyze raw logs and data, and lead response when critical incidents occur, requiring strong experience across multiple OS

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of technical experience in Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Reverse Engineering or Digital Forensics.
• Three (3) years of experience analyzing attacker techniques at all levels of attack.
• Experience using tools and scripting languages such as Splunk, Python & PowerShell.
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Capable of using data to build a narrative to support documentation of hunting operations.

Responsibilities

• Proactively searches for cyber threats that exist undetected within the network and initiates investigations to identify unusual behavior.
• Develops threat hunting strategies and builds automation capabilities to identify sophisticated adversaries.
• Performs incident response for critical security incidents.

Skills

Threat Intelligence

Incident Response

Penetration Testing

Reverse Engineering

Digital Forensics

Attacker techniques analysis

OS Security

Threat hunting data analysis

MITRE ATT&CK

Tools

Splunk

Python

PowerShell

Job description

Electrosoft Services, LLC is an award-winning company that provides comprehensive technology-based solutions and services to federal customers. While cybersecurity is our specialty, we also focus on ICAM, Zero Trust, digital engineering and transformation, and enterprise AI and intelligent automation.We always seek to delight our customers, so we retain highly qualified employees and offer them meaningful work, growth opportunities, and work-life balance. What sets us apart from all other contractors is the sense of teamwork our employees feel – and the knowledge that outstanding effort is recognized and rewarded.The camaraderie we share emanates from Lunch & Learn sessions where we explore new ideas together, fun group activities ranging from escape rooms to miniature golf, and much, much more. If we’ve described you and your dream workplace, please apply and share in the many benefits and opportunities we offer.

Cybersecurity Threat Hunter

Proactively searches for cyber threats that exist undetected within the network. Initiates investigations to identify unusual behavior indicative of malicious activity with the assumption that a threat actor already resides within the network. Analyzes raw log and network data as well as working with Threat Detection and Incident Response analysts to generate hunting leads. Cross-reference trends and activity within the enterprise environment with current threat intelligence regarding external trends. Identifies mitigations for key vulnerabilities identified during threat as well as taking the lead on analysis if an APT or other compromise is identified while performing hunting. Develops threat hunting strategies to increase capabilities for finding new threats. Builds hunting tools and automation capabilities to identify sophisticated adversaries. Performs incident response for critical security incidents.

• Five (5) years of technical experience in one of the following areas: Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Reverse Engineering, Digital Forensics
• Three (3) years of experience analyzing attacker techniques at all levels of attack.
• Knowledge of security challenges in multiple Operating Systems (OS)
• Ability to work with large data sets.
• Experience using tools and scripting languages such as Splunk, Python & PowerShell.
• Ability to turn Threat Intelligence into actionable information.
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Capable of using data to build a narrative to support documentation of hunting operations.
• Must possess a current DOD Top Secret Clearance and be eligible for an IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5) at time of proposal submission.

The actual base salary offered will be determined based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant years and depth of experience, skills and qualifications, education, certifications, internal equity, and the specific requirements of the position. Candidates should not assume they will be offered the top of the posted range, as compensation is based on the individual qualifications and overall fit for the role.

Salary Range

$150,000 - $160,000 USD

Electrosoft is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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