Elite Cyber Threat Hunter for National Security

CACI International Inc; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc is seeking a Cyber Threat Hunter to support NGA missions. The role involves proactive searches for indicators of compromise across hosts, networks, and processes, with independent hunt missions and cross-team collaboration to strengthen security posture.

Ideal candidates hold TS/SCI with polygraph or the ability to obtain it within 6 months, and possess IAT Level III and CSSP Analyst certifications or the ability to obtain them within 90 days of start.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen as a requirement.
• Current TS/SCI with polygraph or ability to obtain polygraph within 6 months of start.
• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years or Master’s with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• IAT Level III and CSSP Analyst Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Proactively search for indicators of compromise and anomalous behavior.
• Work hunt missions independently through completion.
• Assess data from multiple sources to identify suspicious activity.
• Create, update, and document tickets in the ticketing system.
• Produce reports detailing actions, findings, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with threat intel and countermeasure teams to improve security posture.

Education

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience

Master's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience

IAT Level III Certification

CSSP Analyst Certification

Job description

CACI International Inc is seeking a Cyber Threat Hunter to support NGA missions. The role involves proactive searches for indicators of compromise across hosts, networks, and processes, with independent hunt missions and cross-team collaboration to strengthen security posture.

Ideal candidates hold TS/SCI with polygraph or the ability to obtain it within 6 months, and possess IAT Level III and CSSP Analyst certifications or the ability to obtain them within 90 days of start.