Senior Cyber Threat Hunting Specialist IRES - HSV

The Senior Cyber Threat Hunting Specialist supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) on advanced threats for the MDA Cyber Security Service Provider (MDA CSSP), collaborating with Defensive Cyber Operations, Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), Cyber Threat Emulation (CTE), and Forensics teams to drive unified defensive strategies.

What You Will Do

The candidate will develop and execute intelligence-driven hunt hypotheses to detect Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and anomalies that bypass traditional security controls, analyze network traffic, host-based logs, and endpoint telemetry utilizing SIEM, EDR, and packet capture tools, and correlate asset, threat, and vulnerability data against known adversary exploits and techniques to determine impact and improve network defensive posture.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate will have experience with MS Office 365 suite applications, be able to multi-task and prioritize various projects and assignments in a dynamic work environment, and have excellent communication skills to translate complex technical findings into concise and actionable intelligence for senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• 6 years of combined experience in Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO), to include enterprise-level security monitoring, incident response, and threat hunting
• 2 years of experience in management or leadership in a team environment
• Experience applying the MITRE ATT&CK framework to security operations or intelligence analysis
• Active DoW Top Secret with SCI Eligibility
• One or more of the following certifications: CFR, CySA+, GCFA, GCIA, GICSP

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance