Cyber Threat Hunter

Leidos

Actively hiring
Ashburn, VA Posted 72 days ago $131,300–$237,350 / year
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TL;DR

Leidos seeks a Cyber Threat Hunter to join its DHS NOSC Cyber Team, supporting the Department of Homeland Security’s mission to safeguard enterprise-wide information systems. This senior-level role involves developing threat models and identifying defensive gaps, updating security protocols, executing proactive threat hunts, analyzing complex datasets for advanced threats, and presenting findings to stakeholders. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in cybersecurity with 12-15 years of relevant experience, including SOC Analyst or Incident Responder roles, and hold at least two certifications such as Security+, PenTest+, or GSEC. Expertise in network analysis, scripting languages like Python and PowerShell, and tools like Splunk SPL is preferred. The role demands a TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship, with the candidate contributing to enhancing the security posture of DHS networks across various platforms including cloud environments and wireless networks.

Skills

Python PowerShell Splunk Elasticsearch AWS Azure Linux Windows HTTP DNS SMB CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Develop threat models to assess and secure the DHS IT enterprise.
  • Execute proactive threat hunt missions to validate hypotheses on cyber threats.
  • Analyze complex datasets for patterns and anomalies in host, network, and application logs.
  • Recommend and assist in developing new security content like signatures and alerts.
  • Present risk analyses and threat findings to stakeholders within the organization.

What we're looking for

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with favorable Entry on Duty (EOD) determination from DHS HQ
  • Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field or equivalent experience
  • At least two cybersecurity certifications from a specified list
  • 12-15 years of relevant SOC Analyst or Incident Responder experience
  • Strong independent work capability and self-motivation
  • U.S. Citizenship required

Market check

Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $184k
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This role pays more than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $142,175–$185,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $184k versus about $164k for comparable roles.

Based on 239 similar postings.

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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 214 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $107,900–$195,050 across 204 roles with salary data.

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