Threat Hunting Analyst III

Knowledge And Know How - Fort Meade, MD

Full-time - Senior

Fort Meade, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Threat Hunting Analyst III is a senior role focused on enhancing the organization's cyber defense capabilities through strategic guidance and tactical implementation. This position involves designing and sustaining security operations, collaborating with various internal and external teams, and investigating advanced persistent threats (APTs) to protect the organization's networks. The analyst will also mentor junior staff and produce comprehensive reports to track trends and incidents.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security operations to enhance cyber defense capabilities.
• Collaborate with internal and external hunt groups to coordinate threat hunting activities.
• Investigate and respond to advanced persistent threats (APTs) targeting the organization's networks.
• Analyze network and host activity to identify successful and unsuccessful intrusions.
• Develop and implement custom signatures to mitigate risks based on the latest threat intelligence.
• Conduct malware analysis to create custom signatures from samples obtained during investigations.
• Produce comprehensive reports to maintain situational awareness and track trends in cyber threats.
• Identify intrusion campaigns, threat actors, and nation-state organizations.
• Manage and share intelligence on APT adversary groups and collaborate with the intelligence community.
• Continuously monitor the current security threat level through analysis of various intelligence sources.
• Oversee and mentor subordinate staff within the project and ICON Innovation Collaborative (IIC) teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a relevant field.
• 9 years of experience in cyber security or a related field.
• Top Secret/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with advanced malware analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and tools.
• Knowledge of network security protocols and technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Support for continuing education and certifications.