Sr. Cyber Threat Hunter (Sterling,VA)

Ampsight; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Cyber Threat Hunter, where you'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding clients' data and infrastructure. This exciting position involves proactive threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, and collaboration with top-tier security professionals. You'll leverage cutting-edge tools and methodologies to detect and mitigate advanced cyber threats while mentoring junior team members. With a commitment to innovation and a supportive community, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in the cybersecurity landscape. If you're passionate about technology and eager to drive change, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Stock Options

Performance-Based Bonuses

Generous Time Off

401k Plan with 4% Match

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Disability & Life Insurance

Flexible Work Model

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field required.
• Experience with SIEM tools like Splunk and threat hunting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Proactively hunt for and identify potential threats in client environments.
• Collaborate with teams to investigate and respond to security incidents.

Skills

Vulnerability Assessments

Endpoint Security

SIEM

Threat Hunting

Incident Response

Knowledge of Cyber Threats

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Nessus

Qualys

CrowdStrike Falcon

Splunk

Job description

Ampsight is seeking a highly skilled proactive Cyber Threat Hunter to join our Cybersecurity team. As a Cyber Threat Hunter, you will play a critical role in protecting our clients' infrastructure and data by proactively hunting for and identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities. You will work closely with incident responders, security analysts, and other stakeholders to develop and implement threat hunting strategies and techniques.

We're looking for candidates who are passionate about technology, thrive in collaborative environments, and are driven to innovate. If you're ready to make a significant impact at Ampsight and help shape the future of technology in government services, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and start your journey towards making a difference.

Qualifications:

• Experience with Vulnerability Assessments: Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7 InsightVM, and OpenVAS, etc.
• Experience with Endpoint Security (EDR): CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Carbon Black, etc.
• Experience with SIEM: Splunk, XSIAM, Elastic Stack, IBM QRadar, LogRhythm, etc.
• Experience with threat hunting tools and techniques.
• Experience conducting incident response and investigations.
• Knowledge of common cyber threats and attack vectors.

Responsibilities:

• Experience in a Tier 3 SOC environment, with expertise in advanced threat detection, incident response, and proactive threat hunting.
• Proactively hunt for and identify potential threats and vulnerabilities within our clients' environments.
• Perform in-depth analysis of security logs, network traffic, and other data sources to identify indicators of compromise and suspicious activities.
• Create and maintain custom signatures, rules, and alerts to enhance detection and response capabilities.
• Develop and implement threat hunting methodologies and techniques to effectively detect and mitigate advanced cyber threats.
• Collaborate with incident responders, security analysts, and other stakeholders to investigate and respond to security incidents.
• Stay up to date with the latest threat intelligence and security trends to continuously enhance threat hunting capabilities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior members of the team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC certifications are preferred.
• Active Top Secret Clearance - SCI Eligible Preferred.

Benefits:

At Ampsight, we take pride in fostering a workplace that not only has the feeling of a community but is truly one, where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to unlock their potential. As a testament to our commitment to the well-being and success of our team, we are proud to have earned the Great Place to Work Certification in 2024. Recognizing that our people are our most valuable asset, we offer a range of exceptional benefits as a token of our appreciation and support. Here's what you can anticipate when you become part of our team:

• Stock Options: Embark on our journey of innovation and success. Your contributions will not only shape our future but also entitle you to a share in our accomplishments.
• Performance-Based Bonuses: Experience tangible rewards for your hard work and dedication. Through discretionary bonuses, we celebrate your milestones and the value you bring.
• Generous Time Off: Recharge with 12 paid holidays and 20 days of paid time off each year.
• 401k Plan with 4% Match (assuming a 5% employee contribution).
• Comprehensive Health Benefits.
• Disability & Life Insurance.
• Flexible Work Model.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting