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Cyberspace Threat-Hunter
$112,000 - $179,000/Yr
Peraton - Augusta, GA
posted 3 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Augusta, GA
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
About the position
The Cyber Threat Hunter position at Peraton involves supporting the Active Defense Team in analyzing cyber incidents and developing strategies to detect and mitigate threats. The role requires a deep understanding of cyber threat frameworks and the ability to communicate complex cybersecurity insights effectively. The position is critical in enhancing the security posture of the organization by identifying adversarial behaviors and improving threat hunting processes.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret cyber incident reports and intelligence to understand malicious cyber activity.
- Develop SIEM-based analytics and correlation rulesets to identify adversaries' behaviors, goals, and methods.
- Develop sophisticated data models to streamline the threat hunting process and enhance data processing efficiency.
- Maintain and update knowledge management solutions, including Microsoft Power Platform applications and SharePoint portals.
- Utilize advanced data visualization techniques to present complex data sets and communicate cybersecurity insights to non-technical audiences.
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years of experience with a BS/BA, 6 years with MS/MA, or 3 years with PhD; HS+12 years of experience considered.
- DoD 8570 "IAT Level II" and "CSSP Analyst" certification at start of employment; certifications must be maintained.
- Active TS/SCI w/Poly and ability to obtain MEAD.
- U.S. Citizen.
Nice-to-haves
- In-depth knowledge of cyberspace threat frameworks, such as MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise.
- Ability to understand and interpret intelligence data for hypothesis-driven cyber threat hunt activities.
- Knowledge of host and network-based logging and the ability to analyze log data.
- Fluency in reading/writing SIEM-based analytics using languages like Kusto Query Language and SQL.
- Ability to read and write programming/scripting languages such as Python and PowerShell.
- Experience with low-code automation platforms like Power Automate and Power Apps.
Benefits
- Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents.
- 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous cap.
- Participation in an attractive bonus plan.
- Comprehensive medical plans, dental, and vision care.
- Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
- Paid parental leave.
