Threat Hunt Analyst: Cutting-Edge Cyber Defense

Chenega Agile Real Time Solutions, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 103,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega MIOS in Washington, DC is seeking an Intermediate Threat Hunt Analyst to analyze detailed information on known and emerging APT actors, develop attack hypotheses, and conduct threat hunting using threat intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK, and related methods.

The role collaborates with threat intelligence services to identify TTPs, perform active hunts, reconstruct breach timelines, and maintain Threat Hunting SOPs across enterprise networks.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related discipline; additional years of experience may be used in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience in threat hunting and threat analysis.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Background check with the ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance.
• Must be able to pass a Criminal and Financial Background Check prior to starting.

Responsibilities

• Perform active hunt activities based on current cyber threat intelligence and the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
• Perform detailed analysis to reconstruct the series of events that led to a compromise or breach.
• Collaborate with cyber threat intelligence services to establish relevant tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Develop cyber hunt activities based on attack hypotheses to identify indications of potential compromise or breach.
• Possess advanced knowledge across various IT platforms to understand how attacks occur and what residual indicators might result.
• Receive and apply intelligence from threat intelligence, including IOCs and TTPs, to hunt for activity within networks.
• Develop, maintain, and update Threat Hunting Concept of Operations and SOP.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

MITRE ATT&CK Framework

Threat hunting

Threat analysis

US citizenship

Top Secret Clearance

Threat intelligence collaboration

CompTIA PenTest+

CompTIA CySA+

EC-Council CEH

Education

BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related discipline

Job description

Chenega MIOS in Washington, DC is seeking an Intermediate Threat Hunt Analyst to analyze detailed information on known and emerging APT actors, develop attack hypotheses, and conduct threat hunting using threat intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK, and related methods.

The role collaborates with threat intelligence services to identify TTPs, perform active hunts, reconstruct breach timelines, and maintain Threat Hunting SOPs across enterprise networks.