Leidos is hiring: Cybersecurity Threat Hunter in Ashburn

Description

We are seeking a talented Cybersecurity Threat Hunter to join our team. As a Cybersecurity Threat Hunter, you will play a crucial role in preventing, identifying, and eradicating cyber threats to our organization's networks. You must be skilled in conducting threat hunting missions, analyzing security logs, and collaborating with various teams to enhance our overall security posture. This is an exciting opportunity to utilize your expertise in cybersecurity to protect our enterprise-wide information systems from advanced threats.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
• 8-12 years of experience in incident detection and response, malware analysis, and/or cyber forensics
• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Experience as a SOC Analyst and/or Incident Responder
• Expertise in network and host-based analysis and investigation
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CCNP-Security, or equivalent
• US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in planning and executing threat hunt missions
• Proficiency with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell)
• Knowledge of AWS, Azure, O365, and other platforms
• Understanding of current cyber threat landscape and investigative techniques