Cybersecurity Threat Hunter Top Secret Clearance Required

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 wed 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.