Threat Hunter
- Role
- Security
- Experience
- Senior
- Employment
- Full-time
- Company size
- Mid-size
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No BS summary
Remote Threat Hunter with an active Secret clearance required. Needs 3+ years of experience in data hunting, manipulation, and presentation, including query generation, report creation, and interpreting data from multiple tools. Must be skilled in analyzing data structures, complex malware analysis, identifying encoding techniques, and scripting with languages like R or Python. Requires CISSP (associate), CCSP, SSCP, AND any from the CSSP Analyst, Infrastructure Support, or IR certifications.
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M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations that desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include IT Talent Solutions, Data Delivery & Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Migration, Applications and Infrastructure, Software Development, and Finance & Accounting. M9 Solutions is seeking a Threat Hunter to work remotely in support of a government contract for a client located in Washington, DC. An active Secret clearance is required. Required Skills and Qualifications Active Secret security clearance. Bachelor’s Degree (Bachelor’s Degree may be substituted with additional 4+ years of experience). 3+ years of experience with data hunting/manipulation/presentation. Skill in generating queries and reports. Ability to interpret and incorporate data from multiple tool sources. Skill in conducting queries and developing algorithms to analyze data structures. Experience with complex malware analysis. Skill in identifying common encoding techniques (e.g., Exclusive Disjunction [XOR], American Standard Code for Information Interchange [ASCII], Unicode, Base64, Uuencode, Uniform Resource Locator [URL] encode). Skill in writing scripts using R, Python, PIG, HIVE, SQL, etc. Any 1 of: CISSP (associate), CCSP, SSCP, AND any from the CSSP Analyst, Infrastructure Support, or IR. Full-Time Employee Compensation M9 Solutions’ pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. We also adhere to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, ensuring equal opportunity for veterans and individuals with disabilities. Please click here to complete M9's Voluntary Self-Identification Form and then email it to hr@m9solutions.com . If you need accommodation during the application process or encounter difficulties using our website, please contact our Human Resources Department at hr@m9solutions.com or 703-936-0880 M9 Solutions is a proud participant in the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program and supports the Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) initiative, demonstrating our commitment to hiring and supporting veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and dependents. With 15+ years of proven delivery and growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diverse perspectives in driving the vision of the company.
What you'll do
- Conduct threat hunting operations.
- Perform data hunting, manipulation, and presentation.
- Generate queries and reports.
- Interpret and incorporate data from multiple tool sources.
- Conduct queries and develop algorithms to analyze data structures.
- Perform complex malware analysis.
- Identify common encoding techniques (e.g., Exclusive Disjunction [XOR], American Standard Code for Information Interchange [ASCII], Unicode, Base64, Uuencode, Uniform Resource Locator [URL] encode).
- Write scripts using R, Python, PIG, HIVE, SQL, etc.
What they require
- Active Secret security clearance.
- Bachelor’s Degree (Bachelor’s Degree may be substituted with additional 4+ years of experience).
- 3+ years of experience with data hunting/manipulation/presentation.
- Ability to interpret and incorporate data from multiple tool sources.
- Skill in identifying common encoding techniques (e.g., Exclusive Disjunction [XOR], American Standard Code for Information Interchange [ASCII], Unicode, Base64, Uuencode, Uniform Resource Locator [URL] encode).
- Any 1 of: CISSP (associate), CCSP, SSCP, AND any from the CSSP Analyst, Infrastructure Support, or IR.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Value diverse perspectives in driving the vision of the company
- https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/#our-benefits
M9 Solutions provides IT services and solutions to the Federal Government, including IT Talent Solutions, Data Delivery & Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Migration, Applications and Infrastructure, Software Development, and Finance & Accounting.