Strategic Data Systems
Cyber Hunt Specialist
Dahlgren, VA · Contract
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About the role
- This role requires hands-on experience in threat hunting methodologies, incident response frameworks, and adversary behavior analysis, along with a deep understanding of emerging cyber tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
- include: Execute proactive threat hunting operations across complex software and hardware environments to identify, analyze, and mitigate advanced cyber threats.
- Apply structured hunt methodologies such as the Cyber Kill Chain, Pyramid of Pain, and Diamond Model to detect, classify, and track adversarial activity.
Requirements
- Five (5) years of professional experience in cyber threat hunting, incident response, or advanced cyber defense operations.
- Demonstrated expertise in adversary TTP analysis, threat hunting frameworks, and network/endpoint telemetry.
- Hands-on experience with common DFIR and threat hunting tools (e.g., ELK, Splunk, Wireshark, Mandiant, CrowdStrike, or SentinelOne).
- Familiarity with scripting or automation for cyber hunt activities (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
- In-depth knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP), Windows/Linux environments, and security monitoring tools.
- Must have an active T5 clearance
Compensation
- Cyber Hunt Specialist Dahlgren Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, VA Salary negotiable (Dependent on experience level) - Full Time with Benefits Flexible Start-Date – Contingent on contract award The Cyber Hunt Specialist will provide
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