UMGC
Cybersecurity Threat Hunter
(North America) Adelphi, MD · Part-time
No sponsorship$120k-$135kDetected 30 days ago
PythonBashPowerShellAWSAzureCloud PlatformsLinuxCybersecuritySIEMSOC OperationsDetection EngineeringTCP/IPWiresharkCommunicationProblem Solving
About the role
- You will apply your deep expertise in adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), threat intelligence, and endpoint/network telemetry to hunt, investigate, and mitigate complex threats in our hybrid multi-cloud environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead proactive threat hunting activities across endpoints, network, and cloud environments to detect anomalous behaviors and emerging threats.
- Develop and refine hypotheses for hunting campaigns based on current threat landscape and adversary TTPs (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK).
- Collaborate with the bigger Information Security team and other cross-functional teams to triage, escalate, and respond to identified threats.
- Design and implement custom detection logic and rules to improve threat detection efficacy within SIEM tool.
- Develop documentation, hunting playbooks, and knowledge transfer materials for junior analysts and other stakeholders.
- Maintain awareness of the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques through continuous research.
- Ability to develop detection logic using scripting or query languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python).
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of 6-8 years of relevant cybersecurity experience, with at least 5 years focused on threat hunting, threat intelligence, or incident response.
- Perform analysis on phishing emails, malicious files, and other threat artifacts when required.
Nice to have
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Advanced Threat Hunting (GATH)
- Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA)
- OSCP or similar offensive security certifications
- All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.
- The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination.
- Workplace Accommodations:
Skills
- Hybrid (Occasional onsite presence in Adelphi, MD)
- Strong knowledge of threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and experience using frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
- Proficiency with EDR tools, SIEM platforms, and threat intelligence platforms.
- Experience with log and packet analysis, endpoint forensics, and malware reverse engineering.
- In-depth understanding of operating system internals (Windows, Linux), network protocols, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; capable of conveying technical findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
Compensation
- $120k-$135k
Benefits
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 days of paid vacation, 15 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, and 16 paid holidays (17 during general election years).
- For part-time employees, time off rates will be prorated based on the number of hours worked.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date.
- Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Available for medical and dependent care expenses.
- Retirement Plans: Choose between the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) or the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS).
- Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options.
- Tuition Remission: Immediate availability for Regular Exempt Staff.
- Spouses and dependent children are eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service.
- NOTE: For part-time employees (at least 50 percent of the time), tuition remission benefits are prorated.
Equal opportunity
- UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination.
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