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Booz Allen Hamilton

Cyber Threat Hunter

Booz Allen Hamilton, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107


Job Number: R0204863

Cyber Threat Hunter

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 cyber knowledge to detect advanced cyber threats in Cloud and O365 environments as well as on servers and endpoints. Instead of letting the attackers come to us, let's go find them.We're looking for a Cyber Threat Hunter who can think like a cyber attacker to figure out how to circumvent security measures. This is an opportunity to use your analytical skills and gain network defense experience. You'll learn to rapidly prototype and develop scripts to create haystacks where you'll sift through the false positives to find patterns and indicators.Learn from our team of Detection Engineers as you find the adversary in the SEIM's blind spot to help us close the gaps and harden their network. This is a chance to think differently about cyber defense, use completely new tools and approaches, and develop the next generation of security analytics. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.Let's outsmart the adversary and secure the company. Join us. The world can't wait.You Have:3+ years of experience working in cybersecurity with an emphasis in threat hunting and detection engineeringExperience with EDR platforms, including CrowdStrike, or Defender for EndpointExperience with conventional network and host-based intrusion analysis, digital forensics, or handling malwareExperience with hunt teams, cyber threat intelligence, incident response, or security operations teamsKnowledge of security principles, including MITRE ATT@CK framework, threat landscapes, or attacker TTPsKnowledge on Security Tools in Application, Data, Networks, and Endpoint layersAbility to leverage internal and external resources for research threats, vulnerabilities, and intelligence on various attackers and attack infrastructureAbility to identify anomalous behavior on endpoint devices or network communicationsPublic TrustBachelor's degreeNice If You Have:Experience with non-Windows operating systems, including MacOS and LinuxExperience with Web Application Firewall (WAF) and web based attacksExperience with endpoint telemetry, Carbon Black, FireEye HX, Falcon, Tanium, or EndgameAbility to write scripts, including Python, Powershell, and BashVetting:Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client; Public Trust determination is required.CompensationAt Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.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 $75,600.00 to $172,000.00 (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.Work ModelOur 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.EEO CommitmentWe're an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change - no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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