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Senior Cybersecurity Threat Hunter Job at MANTECH in Herndon

MANTECH, Herndon, VA, United States, 22070

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ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Cybersecurity Threat Hunter to join our team in Herndon, VA.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

  • Collaborate with incident response teams to investigate, analyze, and remediate identified threats.
  • Identify and assess the capabilities and activities of cyber criminals or foreign intelligence entities; design and administer procedures in the organization that sustains the security of the organization’s data and access to its technology and communications systems.
  • Identify, deter, monitor, and investigate computer and network intrusions.
  • Provide computer forensic support to high technology investigations in the form of evidence seizure, computer forensic analysis, and data recovery.
  • Monitor and assess complex security devices for patterns and anomalies from raw events (DNS, DHCP, AD, SE logs), tag events for Tier 1 & 2 monitoring.
  • Analyze network traffic, system logs, and other data sources to detect anomalies and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
  • Conduct detailed analysis of malicious code, attack vectors, and threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

Minimum Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on threat hunting, threat analysis, or incident response and a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field of study.
  • An 8570 compliant certification, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst (GCFA), GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), or relevant certifications
  • Proficiency with threat hunting tools and platforms (e.g., Splunk, ELK Stack, CrowdStrike, Carbon Black).
  • Strong understanding of network protocols, system logs, and security event correlation.
  • Experience in analyzing malware, attack vectors, and threat actor TTPs.

Preferred Qualifications

  • A master's degree
  • Experience working in a government or defense environment.
  • Familiarity with DHS policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of broader cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).

Clearance Requirements

  • Must have a current/active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a DHS EOD suitability is required prior to starting this position.

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to be in a stationary position more than 50% of the time
  • Must be able to communicate, converse, and exchange information with peers and senior personnel
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a computer
  • The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
  • The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Information Technology

  • Industries

    IT Services and IT Consulting

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