Cyber Threat Hunt Analyst

Overview

At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether it’s architecting critical IT solutions, producing actionable intelligence, or developing cutting edge technology, we succeed because of the expertise, collaboration, and agility of our teams. Our Mission Services division combines enterprise IT, cloud solutions, DevSecOps, systems engineering, software development, and operational support. Our goal is not to simply support efforts, but to ignite a technology revolution, bridging the growing technology gap between the Government and commercial space. 

Do you want to join a team that is building tailored technical solutions to modernize our government’s mission and our client’s business?  Do you have a desire to change how people work?  Are you interested in helping to protect our nation’s cyber interests? Join our growing team supporting customer missions as a Cyber Threat Hunt Analyst in McLean, Virginia.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Cyber Threat Hunt Analyst to join our Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) in McLean, VA. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cyber threat hunting, advanced persistent threats (APTs), and the latest tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by adversaries. Join ManTech and play a vital role in our nation’s security by helping to enhance our security posture. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Conduct threat hunting activities to detect advanced threats that evade traditional security solutions and continuously monitor and analyze threat intelligence sources to stay informed about emerging threats. Search for signs of malicious activity in our network and systems. Develop and implement new and innovative threat detection techniques and strategies. Analyze large datasets to identify patterns and anomalies indicative of malicious activities. Collaborate with other CSOC team members and stakeholders to respond to and investigate security incidents. Provide detailed reports and briefings on threat hunting activities and findings to senior management. Develop and maintain threat hunting playbooks, processes, and procedures. Perform in-depth forensic analysis to understand the nature and impact of threats. Participate in the development and refinement of security monitoring and incident response tools and processes.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:   

• High School Diploma and 2+ years of experience in cyber threat hunting, incident response, or a related cybersecurity field

• Experience working with network protocols, operating systems, and security architectures

• Experience using threat hunting and forensic tools.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Comp Sci, Cyber or related field
• Relevant certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, GNFA, or equivalent
• Experience with scripting and programming languages such as Python, PowerShell or similar
• Knowledge of machine learning and data analytics techniques as they apply to threat hunting
• Familiarity with cloud security and threat hunting in cloud environments. Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements related to cybersecurity (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

What you can expect from us

BCore is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.