Senior Threat Hunter

Leidos

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Sierra Vista, AZ
Salary: $107,900–$195,050 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 63 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 17 roles within 25 mi

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

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TL;DR · Senior Threat Hunter

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JOB TITLE: Senior Threat Hunter The Senior Threat Hunter joins the C5ISR Center Cyber Security Service Provider team to protect Department of War subscriber networks. You will proactively identify, investigate, and mitigate sophisticated cyber threats across diverse cloud and on-premises environments, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Oracle Cloud, and various SaaS platforms. Daily responsibilities include leading incident response, conducting host and network analysis, and developing advanced detection strategies. You will build and tune AI-assisted detections using machine learning, create custom signatures, and develop threat-hunting hypotheses based on adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures. The role requires expertise in detection engineering, trend analysis, and content development to secure the Department of Defense Information Network. You must utilize advanced cybersecurity tools to translate complex technical findings into actionable reports for senior leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Threat Hunting Incident Response Detection Engineering AWS Microsoft Azure Google Cloud Platform Oracle Cloud SaaS Machine Learning AI Network Analysis TTPs Security+ CEH GCIH

What you'll do

Lead and support incident response during high-severity cyber incidents to provide containment and remediation actions.
Conduct proactive threat hunting across cloud and on-premises environments to identify malicious activity.
Develop countermeasures including custom signatures, detection rules, and correlation logic based on adversary TTPs.
Build and tune AI-assisted detections and machine learning capabilities to identify adversary behavior.
Develop and refine threat-hunting hypotheses based on intelligence and anomalous activity.
Produce actionable reports documenting findings, risks, and remediation actions for technical and senior leadership.
Develop and deliver cybersecurity training for threat hunters and network defenders.
Brief senior leaders on cyber threat activity, significant incidents, and emerging cybersecurity trends.

What we're looking for

Active TS/SCI security clearance.
8+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience.
7+ years of experience in cyber analysis, threat hunting, and/or purple-team or blue-team operations.
Experience working for or with a U.S. Government Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP).
Security+ certification and a CSSP Analyst certification (e.g., CEH, GCIH, or equivalent).
Experience operating in complex enterprise environments including cloud, SaaS, and on-premises infrastructure.
U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance.

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