Cybersecurity Threat Hunter - Top Secret Clearance Required

DirectViz Solutions, LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

PTO accrual

Professional development reimbursement

Technology certifications

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

DirectViz Solutions, LLC is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Threat Hunter to proactively identify and investigate threats within a complex enterprise environment. The role collaborates with Threat Intelligence, Detection, and Incident Response teams to analyze network, endpoint, and security data to detect malicious activity that may bypass controls.

The successful candidate will use MITRE ATT&CK, develop hunting strategies, and create automation with Splunk, Python, and PowerShell to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical experience in threat hunting or related fields.
• 3+ years analyzing attacker techniques across the lifecycle.
• Experience with Splunk, Python, and PowerShell.
• Knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Ability to turn Threat Intelligence into actionable information.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify malicious or suspicious activity.
• Analyze network traffic, endpoint activity, logs, SIEM data, IDS/IPS alerts, and other telemetry.
• Develop hunts based on intelligence, vulnerabilities, and adversary TTPs.
• Use MITRE ATT&CK to analyze and document attacker techniques.
• Correlate internal activity with current threat intelligence.
• Investigate potential APT and other advanced threat activity.
• Support incident response for critical cybersecurity incidents.
• Identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigations.
• Develop threat hunting queries, tools, scripts, and automation using Splunk, Python, and PowerShell.
• Document hunting activities, findings, evidence, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Digital Forensics, and Detection teams to improve defenses.

Skills

Threat hunting

Threat intelligence

Splunk

Python

PowerShell

MITRE ATT&CK

Data analysis

Narrative writing

Tools

Splunk

Python

PowerShell

Job description

DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing government contractor committed to delivering innovative IT solutions that address the mission-critical needs of our government clients. Through the expertise and dedication of our talented team, we provide cutting-edge technology services designed to achieve success and exceed expectations.

At DVS, we prioritize our employees as our greatest asset. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive medical benefits, a 401(k) match, generous PTO accrual, professional development reimbursement, corporate-funded technology certifications, and robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.

Location: Columbus, OH - On-site Clearance: Active DoD Top Secret

Salary: $145K-$185K

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Threat Hunter to proactively identify and investigate threats within a complex enterprise environment. This role analyzes network, endpoint, and security data to detect malicious activity that may have bypassed existing security controls.

The Threat Hunter will work closely with Threat Intelligence, Detection, and Incident Response teams to investigate suspicious activity, identify adversary tactics and techniques, develop hunting strategies, and respond to critical security incidents.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify malicious or suspicious activity.
• Analyze network traffic, endpoint activity, logs, SIEM data, IDS/IPS alerts, and other security telemetry.
• Develop threat hunts based on intelligence, vulnerabilities, and adversary TTPs.
• Use MITRE ATT&CK to analyze and document attacker techniques.
• Correlate internal activity with current threat intelligence.
• Investigate potential APT and other advanced threat activity.
• Support incident response for critical cybersecurity incidents.
• Identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation or remediation.
• Develop threat hunting queries, tools, scripts, and automation using Splunk, Python, and PowerShell.
• Document hunting activities, findings, evidence, and recommendations.
• Work with Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Digital Forensics, and Detection teams to improve defensive capabilities.

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years of technical experience in one or more of the following:
  • Threat Intelligence
  • Cybersecurity Incident Response
  • Penetration Testing
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Digital Forensics
• 3+ years of experience analyzing attacker techniques across the attack lifecycle.
• Knowledge of security challenges in multiple Operating Systems (OS)
• Ability to work with large data sets.
• Experience with Splunk, Python, and PowerShell.
• Knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Ability to turn Threat Intelligence into actionable information.

• Capable of using data to build a narrative to support documentation of hunting operations.

Clearance

• Current DoD Top Secret clearance required.
• Must be eligible for IT-I Critical Sensitive access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a SOC, CSSP, CERT, or similar cyber defense environment.
• Experience with APT and advanced threat hunting.
• Experience with network traffic analysis, IDS/IPS, PCAP, or Wireshark.
• Experience with digital forensics or malware analysis.
• Relevant certifications such as GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, GNFA, GCTI, OSCP, CISSP, or CySA+.

If you thrive on solving complex problems and building meaningful connections, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and make an impact today!

Physical and Mental Qualifications:

• Maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours.
• Perform tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk, utilizing a computer, mouse, and keyboard.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong command of the English language.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Quickly learn and retain routine tasks and processes.
• Possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, business correspondence proficiency, and self-management capabilities.
• Perform the essential functions of the role satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation will be provided for employees with disabilities upon request.
• Accept and adapt to additional responsibilities or changes to assigned duties as determined by DirectViz Solutions (DVS).

DirectViz Solutions, LLC (DVS) is an equal opportunity employer who prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, , sex (including pregnancy), age, gender identity, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

DVS has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, threats, coercion, discrimination, and intimidation. Employees may file a complaint or exercise any right protected by Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, or the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998.