Cyber Threat Hunt Specialist

3 weeks ago


Ashburn, Virginia, United States Leidos Full time

Job Description:

The Leidos Cyber Threat Hunt team is seeking an experienced professional to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). As a member of this highly technical team, you will be responsible for in-depth analysis of network and endpoint logs & activity, executing various types of cyber threat hunts on agency assets, escalating findings as deemed appropriate, and authoring technical reports summarizing operations and findings in support of the protection of customers' systems, networks, and assets.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Conduct advanced threat analysis, identifying mitigation and/or remediation courses of action; develop actionable intelligence used to protect organizational IT assets; and trending cyber threat metrics for leadership situational awareness.
  • Utilize Threat Intelligence and Threat Models to create threat hypotheses for threat hunts.
  • Identify, track, and investigate high-priority threat campaigns, malicious actors with interest, capability, and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).
  • Utilize Cyber Threat Intelligence to execute ad-hoc threat hunts on agency assets, networks, and systems to identify threat activity that may evade endpoint detection tools.
  • Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the cyber threat landscape, including identifying and analyzing cyber threats actors and/or activities to enhance cybersecurity posture of the organization's IT operating environment.

Requirements:

  • Possess a minimum of five years of professional experience in incident detection and response, malware analysis, or cyber forensics.
  • Have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field with three years of experience in incident detection and response, malware analysis, or cyber forensics.
  • Must have 2+ years recent experience with host-based and network-based security monitoring using cybersecurity capabilities.

Bonus Points:

  • Established experience with incident response and SIEM tools, host-based logs, network-based logs, and regex.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction; self-starter/self-motivated.

Salary Range:$85,150.00 - $153,925.00



  • Ashburn, Virginia, United States Leidos Full time

    **About the Role**We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Threat Hunt Specialist to join our team at Leidos. As a key member of our cybersecurity team, you will play a critical role in protecting our organization's IT assets from advanced threats.The successful candidate will have a strong background in host-based and network-based security monitoring using...


  • Ashburn, Virginia, United States Leidos Full time

    About the JobLeidos is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Threat Hunt Operations Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Security Operations Center (SOC), you will play a critical role in protecting our networks from cyber threats.Job SummaryWe are looking for a talented individual with 8-12 years of experience in cybersecurity to fill this role. The...


  • Ashburn, Virginia, United States Leidos Full time

    Job OverviewThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Security Operations Center (SOC) is a leading organization responsible for preventing, identifying, containing and eradicating cyber threats to CBP networks through monitoring, intrusion detection and protective security services to CBP information systems.Salary...


  • Ashburn, Virginia, United States Gray Tier Technologies LLC Full time

    Cyber Threat Operations SpecialistAt Gray Tier Technologies LLC, we are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Threat Operations Specialist to join our team. This role requires expertise in threat hunting, incident response, and security operations.The estimated salary for this position is $120,000 - $180,000 per year.Job Description:We are looking for an...


  • Ashburn, Virginia, United States Leidos Full time

    About LeidosLeidos is a leading provider of innovative technology, engineering, and cyber solutions to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Security Operations Center (SOC). Our team is dedicated to preventing, identifying, containing, and eradicating cyber threats to CBP networks.Job SummaryWe are seeking an...


  • Ashburn, Virginia, United States Leidos Full time

    Leidos is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Threat Investigator to join our Network Operations Security Center (NOSC) Cyber Team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying and mitigating cyber threats to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) networks.About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned cybersecurity professional to utilize...


  • Ashburn, Virginia, United States Leidos Full time

    Cybersecurity Threat Hunt Analyst Job Description:We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Threat Hunt Analyst to join our team at Leidos. As a Cyber Threat Hunt Analyst, you will be responsible for performing thorough technical analysis of network and endpoint logs and activities, conducting various threat hunts across agency assets, escalating findings as...


  • Ashburn, Virginia, United States Leidos Full time

    At Leidos, we are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Threat Hunter to join our NOSC Cyber Team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on advanced threat detection and response initiatives within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and mitigating cyber threats to DHS networks...


  • Ashburn, Virginia, United States Leidos Full time

    Job Description:We are seeking a skilled Cyber Security Threat Investigator to join our team at Leidos. As a key member of our security operations center, you will play a critical role in identifying and mitigating cyber threats to our clients' information systems.About the Role:In this challenging and dynamic position, you will be responsible for planning...


  • Ashburn, Virginia, United States Leidos Full time

    Cyber Threat Hunt Mission SpecialistAs a key member of our cybersecurity team, you will play a critical role in identifying and mitigating potential security risks in our enterprise networks. This includes planning and executing threat hunt missions, analyzing network and host-based logs, and developing scripts to support cyber threat...


  • Ashburn, Virginia, United States Leidos Full time

    About the Opportunity: Leidos is seeking a skilled Cyber Threat Hunt Analyst to enhance our Cyber Threat Hunt team supporting U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This role will involve performing thorough technical analysis of network and endpoint logs and activities, conducting various threat hunts across agency assets, escalating findings as needed,...


  • Ashburn, Virginia, United States Leidos Full time

    Leidos is currently seeking an Advanced Threat Detection Specialist to join our NOSC Cyber Team. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in identifying and mitigating cyber threats to DHS networks through monitoring, intrusion detection, and protective security services. Your expertise in incident detection and response, malware analysis,...


  • Ashburn, Virginia, United States Leidos Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Enterprise Cyber Threat Countermeasures Specialist to join our team at Leidos. This individual will play a crucial role in defending against cyber threats and perform in-depth technical analysis of network and endpoint logs & activity.About the Role:This position is responsible for directing, tracking, and...

  • Cyber Threat Analyst

    3 weeks ago


    Ashburn, Virginia, United States Agile Defense Full time

    Cyber Threat Analysis JobAgile Defense is a leading provider of advanced cyber security solutions, and we are currently seeking a skilled Cyber Threat Analyst to join our team. This role will involve conducting in-depth analysis of complex cyber threats, identifying vulnerabilities, and developing strategies to mitigate risk.The ideal candidate will have a...


  • Ashburn, Virginia, United States Leidos Full time

    Cybersecurity Threat HunterWe are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Threat Hunter to join our team at Leidos. As a key member of our cybersecurity team, you will be responsible for detecting and analyzing advanced cyber threats in our enterprise networks.Job ResponsibilitiesIdentify and analyze advanced cyber threats in our enterprise networks.Develop...


  • Ashburn, Virginia, United States Leidos Full time

    About the Role:As a Cyber Threat Hunter at Leidos, you will be working closely with our NOSC Cyber Team to detect and analyze advanced threats to DHS networks. With your expertise in threat hunting, analysis, and mitigation, you will play a critical role in identifying and preventing cyber threats to the Enterprise.We are looking for a highly motivated...


  • Ashburn, Virginia, United States Leidos Full time

    Job Overview:As a Cyber Threat Hunter at Leidos, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to protecting DHS networks from advanced threats. Your expertise in threat hunting, analysis, and mitigation will be crucial in identifying and preventing cyber threats to the Enterprise.We are seeking a highly skilled professional with a strong background in...


  • Ashburn, Virginia, United States Leidos Full time

    Job Description">The Leidos Cyber Security Operations Center (SOC) is seeking a skilled Cyber Security Operations Center Specialist to join our team. As a critical member of our 24x7x365 support staff, you will play a key role in preventing, identifying, containing and eradicating cyber threats to Customs Border Protection (CBP) networks.">About the...


  • Ashburn, Virginia, United States Leidos Full time

    Job Description:The Cyber Security Operations Center Deputy Team Lead will manage day-to-day operations of the team, coordinate efforts, lead by example, and perform in-depth technical analysis of network and endpoint logs & activity, cyber incident analysis, escalating findings as deemed appropriate, and containment, remediation and root cause analysis in...


  • Ashburn, Virginia, United States Leidos Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Specialist to join our team in defending against cyber threats. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in protecting our customers' systems, networks, and assets.Key ResponsibilitiesImplementing enterprise-wide countermeasures across a wide spectrum of endpoint, network, and...