Cleared Cyber Threat Hunter (Sterling, VA)

Ampsight is a leader in delivering cutting-edge solutions in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), and cloud technologies Located in Sterling, VA. We specialize in empowering federal agencies, particularly within the Intelligence Community, to achieve mission-critical objectives through innovative and reliable solutions.

We are seeking a proactive Cyber Threat Hunter to join our Cybersecurity team. As a Cyber Threat Hunter, you will play a critical role in protecting our clients' infrastructure and data by proactively hunting for and identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities. You will work closely with incident responders, security analysts, and other stakeholders to develop and implement threat hunting strategies and techniques.

Qualifications:

• Experience with Vulnerability Assessments: Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7 InsightVM, and OpenVAS, etc.
• Experience with Endpoint Security (EDR): CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Carbon Black, etc.
• Experience with SIEM: Splunk, XSIAM, Elastic Stack, IBM QRadar, LogRhythm, etc.
• Experience with threat hunting tools and techniques
• Experience conducting incident response and investigations
• Knowledge of common cyber threats and attack vectors
  

Responsibilities:

• Experience in a Tier 3 SOC environment, with expertise in advanced threat detection, incident response, and proactive threat hunting.
• Proactively hunt for and identify potential threats and vulnerabilities within our clients' environments
• Perform in-depth analysis of security logs, network traffic, and other data sources to identify indicators of compromise and suspicious activities
• Create and maintain custom signatures, rules, and alerts to enhance detection and response capabilities
• Develop and implement threat hunting methodologies and techniques to effectively detect and mitigate advanced cyber threats
• Collaborate with incident responders, security analysts, and other stakeholders to investigate and respond to security incidents
• Stay up to date with the latest threat intelligence and security trends to continuously enhance threat hunting capabilities
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior members of the team

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC certifications are preferred
• Active Top Secret Clearance - (SCI Eligible) Preferred

Benefits

At Ampsight, we take pride in fostering a workplace that not only has the feeling of a community but is truly one, where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to unlock their potential. As a testament to our commitment to the well-being and success of our team, we are proud to have earned the Great Place to Work Certification for 2025. Recognizing that our people are our most valuable asset, we offer a range of exceptional benefits as a token of our appreciation and support. Here's what you can anticipate when you become part of our team:

• Stock Options: Embark on our journey of innovation and success. Your contributions will not only shape our future but also entitle you to a share in our accomplishments.
• Performance-Based Bonuses: Experience tangible rewards for your hard work and dedication. Through discretionary bonuses, we celebrate your milestones and the value you bring.
• Generous Time Off: Recharge with 12 paid holidays and 20 days of paid time off each year.
• 401k Plan with 4% Match
• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Flexible Work Model