Senior Cyber Threat Hunting Specialist IRES - HSV

Position Title:
Senior Cyber Threat Hunting Specialist

Location: Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO

Clearance Type: DoW Top Secret with SCI Eligibility

Shift: Day shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties:

The Senior Cyber Threat Hunting Specialist supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:

• Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) on advanced threats for the MDA Cyber Security Service Provider (MDA CSSP), collaborating with Defensive Cyber Operations, Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), Cyber Threat Emulation (CTE), and Forensics teams to drive unified defensive strategies
• Develop and execute intelligence-driven hunt hypotheses to detect Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and anomalies that bypass traditional security controls
• Map adversary Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) using the MITRE ATT&CK framework and integrate tactical threat intelligence into hunt operations
• Analyze network traffic, host-based logs, and endpoint telemetry utilizing SIEM, EDR, and packet capture tools
• Correlate asset, threat, and vulnerability data against known adversary exploits and techniques to determine impact and improve network defensive posture
• Leverage actionable Cyber Threat Intelligence data to search for indicators of compromise and assist in the development of SIEM content/signatures to detect known attack patterns and make recommendations to improve detection capabilities, tune alerts, and close security gaps
• Coordinate with CSSP subscribers to develop current configurations, rules, and signatures for cyber security related toolsets
• Coordinate with CSSP subscribers to notify, investigate, and remediate discrepancies in security logging and CSSP alignment
• Transition confirmed threats to Defensive Cyber Operations, providing forensic artifacts, root cause analysis, and actionable intelligence during active investigations
• Create and maintain custom scripts (e.g., Power Shell, Bash, Elastic KQL, ES|QL) to automate data parsing, log aggregation, and routine hunt tasks
• Provide technical mentorship, conduct training sessions, and participate in tabletop exercises to elevate the team's overall capability in advanced threat detection
• Review data of ongoing intrusions or cybersecurity incidents and report, analyze, and document/report the findings in accordance with CJCSM 6510.01B guidelines
• Provide support to internal and external insider threat and law enforcement / counterintelligence (LE/CI) agencies during cyber incidents / investigations.
• Advise security leadership and Defensive Cyber Operations teams on emerging adversary capabilities, translating tactical hunt findings into strategic recommendations for infrastructure hardening
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including hunt runbooks, methodologies, and technical debriefs, ensuring actionable intelligence is effectively disseminated across multiple departments

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience with MS Office 365 suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.)
• Be able to multi-task and prioritize various projects and assignments in a dynamic work environment to meet scheduled/unscheduled customer requests
• Be willing to travel up to 25% of the time
• Be willing to support teams in a 24/7 operational environment and respond quickly to emergencies as needed
• Have excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical findings into concise and actionable intelligence for senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 6 years of combined experience in Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO), to include enterprise-level security monitoring, incident response, and threat hunting
• Must have 2 years of experience in management or leadership in a team environment
• Must have experience applying the MITRE ATT&CK framework to security operations or intelligence analysis
• Must have one, or more, of the following certifications: CFR, CySA+, GCFA, GCIA, GICSP
• Must have an active DoW Top Secret with SCI Eligibility

Desired Requirements:

• Have a Master's degree, or higher, in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field
• Possess one or more of the following advanced cybersecurity certifications:
  Offensive Security: OSCP, PNPT, GPEN | Forensics/Incident Response: GCFA, GCFE, GCIH, EC-Council Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) | Threat Hunting/Analysis: GIAC Certified Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
• Have an active DoD Top Secret clearance
• Have experience with security analysis and solutions in a WAN/LAN environment to include Routers, Switches, Network Devices, and Operating Systems (e.g., Windows, and Linux)
• Have experience with other Security Operations Centers (SOC)/DCO tools/applications, such as Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems / Intrusion Prevention Systems, Network Security Manager, Forward Proxy, Spam…