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Cyber Threat Hunter (TS/SCI Clearance Required)

US, Virginia, Fairfax💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-22 → 2026-09-26

Core

Develops and delivers detailed IT security solutions through consulting projects, focusing on threat hunting, cyber defense, and incident response for government clients.

Role type

Senior IC Cyber Threat Hunter / Security Consultant

Builds

Client engagements, threat hunting plans, security architectures, and incident response strategies

Domain

Cybersecurity, Government/Public Sector, Threat Intelligence

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Threat hunting, incident response, malware analysis, network traffic analysis, vulnerability assessment, security architecture design, SIEM/SOAR/XDR operations, scripting (Python, PowerShell, Go, C#), OS hardening (Windows, Mac, Linux), virtualization, cloud services (AWS, Azure)

Preferred skills

SOC operations experience, DoD 8570/8140 compliance, API integration scripting, training and mentorship

Technologies

Trellix Endpoint Security, Application Control, ENS, TIE, DXL, DLP, HX, IVX, SIEM, SOAR, XDR, Syslog, VMWare, Nutanix

Responsibilities

Manage client work and deliver security solutions; create engagement reports and analysis; identify security gaps and recommend mitigation strategies; analyze network traffic for anomalies; author architecture designs and best-practice guides; mentor peers and deliver training; interact with sales and product teams to scope work and generate leads.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with client-facing consulting

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