Cyber Threat Hunt and Pursuit Analyst

Cyber Threat Hunt and Pursuit Analyst

The Opportunity:

Cyber threats are evolving, and perimeter security and automated protection aren't enough-it's time to go threat hunting. We need your help in detecting advanced cyber threats to the nation's critical infrastructure. Instead of letting the attackers come to us, let's go find them.

We're looking for an experienced Cyber Threat Hunt and Pursuit Analyst who can think like a cyber attacker to figure out how to circumvent security measures. You'll use your network defense experience and analytical skills to rapidly prototype and develop scripts to create haystacks and sift through the false positives to find patterns and indicators. Work with our team of cyber threat hunter experts to find the adversary in the SEIM's blind spot and advise federal customers on ways to close the gaps and harden their network. With your technical expertise, you'll build creative solutions to help your customers meet their toughest challenges. This is a chance to think differently about cyber defense, use completely new tools and approaches, and develop the next generation of security analytics. Let's outsmart the adversary and secure part of the nation's critical infrastructure.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

15+ years of experience with information assurance or cybersecurity

Experience with the U.S. Intelligence Community and using intelligence to support cyber defense and mitigation work

Experience with cyber hunt methodologies

Experience providing forensic and data analysis support to cyber issues

Experience with logging and analysis platforms, including Elastic, Splunk, Kibana, or OpenSearch, and network forensic tools such as Wireshark, TShark, Malcolm, Arkime, or Zeek

Knowledge of foreign capabilities in IT or OT environments

Top Secret clearance

Bachelor's degree

IAT Level III Certification such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA Certification

Nice If You Have:

Experience leading cyber exercises

Experience supporting the IC and national level system security initiatives, secure information, and Local Area Network (LAN) or Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies

Experience reporting IT security events and incidents in the time prescribed based on policies and procedures

Experience with network or system administration or computer operations

Experience with forensics tools such as Encase, IDA PRO, Wireshark, or similar

Experience with U.S. critical infrastructure

Experience analyzing ICS and SCADA traffic

Experience with cyber operations center environments

Knowledge of virtualization

Possession of excellent presentation and interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including writing publications and technical reports and briefing leadership

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.