Cyber Hunt Analyst
Cyber Hunt Analyst
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Job Description
Our Partner seeks a Cyber Threat Hunt Analyst to join their Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) in McLean VA. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cyber threat hunting advanced persistent threats (APTs) and the latest tactics techniques and procedures (TTPs) used by adversaries. Join the team and play a vital role in our nations security by helping to enhance our security posture.
Responsibilities
- Conduct threat hunting activities to detect advanced threats that evade traditional security solutions and continuously monitor and analyze threat intelligence sources to stay informed about emerging threats
- Search for signs of malicious activity in our network and systems
- Develop and implement new and innovative threat detection techniques and strategies
- Analyze large datasets to identify patterns and anomalies indicative of malicious activities
- Collaborate with other CSOC team members and stakeholders to respond to and investigate security incidents
- Provide detailed reports and briefings on threat hunting activities and findings to senior management
- Develop and maintain threat hunting playbooks processes and procedures
- Perform in-depth forensic analysis to understand the nature and impact of threats
- Participate in the development and refinement of security monitoring and incident response tools and processes
- TS/SCI FSP Clearance
- High School Diploma and 2 years of experience in cyber threat hunting incident response or a related cybersecurity field
- Experience working with network protocols operating systems and security architectures
- Experience using threat hunting and forensic tools
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Cyber or related field
- Relevant certifications such as GCIH GCFA GNFA or equivalent
- Experience with scripting and programming languages such as Python PowerShell or similar
- Knowledge of machine learning and data analytics techniques as they apply to threat hunting
- Familiarity with cloud security and threat hunting in cloud environments
- Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements related to cybersecurity (e.g. GDPR HIPAA)
About Us
For more than 20 years NewGen Technologies has solved our clients toughest IT challenges with integrity security and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror aided the identification of criminals and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance. #CJ
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IC
Employment Type
Full Time
