Cyber Threat Hunt (CTH) Lead
Core
Lead a specialized team in identifying advanced malicious activity that evades traditional security measures for US federal government clients.
Role type
Senior IC Cyber Threat Hunt Lead
Builds
Proactive threat hunting capability and new security detections for federal agencies
Domain
Cybersecurity / National Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Network-based security monitoring, Cyber Threat Intelligence, SIEM and endpoint management tools, Attacker TTPs analysis, Hunt hypothesis development, Security issue escalation
Preferred skills
Purple Team engagement leadership, Network traversal skills, Proactive security measure development
Technologies
SIEM, Endpoint management tools
Responsibilities
Lead iterative threat-hunting missions across networks and high-value assets, Develop and execute hunt hypotheses using threat models, Propose corrective actions and recommend best practices, Collaborate with SOC to create new detections and signatures, Report findings to leadership and coordinate with asset owners
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC