Threat Hunt Analyst

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ISYS Technologies is a reputable technology services company to the Federal Government.  Whether the focus is on space exploration, national security, cyber security, or cutting-edge engineering applications, ISYS is ready to offer you the chance to make a real-world impact in your field and for your country.  We provide long-term growth and development. Headquartered in Colorado, ISYS is engaged in programs across the country and in more than 20 states.  Our programs support multiple Federal agencies, the Department of Defense and often focused on the space initiatives of our government customers.

• Create Threat Models to better understand the IT Enterprise, identify defensive gaps, and prioritize mitigations
• Author, update, and maintain SOPs, playbooks, work instructions
• Utilize Threat Intelligence and Threat Models to create threat hypotheses
• Plan and scope Threat Hunt Missions to verify threat hypotheses
• Proactively and iteratively search through systems and networks to detect advanced threats
• Analyze host, network, and application logs in addition to malware and code
• Prepare and report risk analysis and threat findings to appropriate stakeholders
• Create, recommend, and assist with development of new security content as the result of hunt missions to include signatures, alerts, workflows, and automation
• Coordinate with different teams to improve threat detection, response, and improve overall security posture of the Enterprise

- BS degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or related field and 3 years of prior relevant experience with a focus on CyberSecurity or Masters with 1 years of prior relevant experience.
• Expertise in network and host based analysis and investigation
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing Threat Hunt missions
• Understanding of complex Enterprise networks to include routing, switching, firewalls, proxies, load balancers
• Working knowledge of common (HTTP, DNS, SMB, etc) networking protocols
• Familiar with operation of both Windows and Linux based systems
• Proficient with scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell
• Familiarity with Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL) and/or Elastic Domain Specific Language (DSL)

- The candidate must currently possess a Top Secret Clearance. 
- Should have 2 years of experience serving as a SOC Analyst or Incident Responder
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction; self-starter/self-motivated

Must have one of the following: 

CCFP – Certified Cyber Forensics Professional
CCNA Security
CCNP Security
CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker
CHFI – Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator
CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security
CIRC
ECES – EC-Council Certified Encryption Specialist
ECIH – EC-Council Certified Incident Handler
ECSA – EC-Council Certified Security Analyst
ECSS – EC-Council Certified Security Specialist
EnCE
ENSA – EC-Council Network Security Administrator
FIWE
GCFA – Forensic Analyst
GCFE – Forensic Examiner
GCIH – Incident Handler
GISF – Security Fundamentals
GNFA – Network Forensic Analyst
GREM – Reverse Engineering Malware
GWEB – Web Application Defender
GXPN – Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester
LPT – Licensed Penetration Tester
OSCE (Certified Expert)
OSCP (Certified Professional)
OSEE (Exploitation Expert)
OSWP (Wireless Professional)
WFE-E-CI
FTK-WFE-FTK
CompTIA Cyber Security Analyst (CySA+)
CompTIA Linux Network Professional (CLNP)
CompTIA PenTest+
GCTI – Cyber Threat Intelligence
GOSI – Open Source Intelligence
CTIA – Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst
Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User
Splunk Core Certified Consultant
Splunk SOAR Certified Automation Developer
IACRB Certified Security Awareness Practitioner (CSAP)

Preferred Qualifications: 

SANS GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler)
SANS GCFA (GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst)
SANS GCIA (GIAC Certified Intrustion Analyst)
SANS GNFA (GIAC Network Forensic Analyst)
SANS GWAPT (GIAC Web Application Pentester)
SANS GPEN (GIAC Penetration Tester)
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

Essential Requirements:

US Citizenship is required.

Active Top Secret

ISYS Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected Veteran status, or disability status.

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the annual base salary range for this position is listed . Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. ISYS Technologies considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, walk, stand and climb stairs and steps. May require walking long distance from parking to work station. Occasionally, movement that requires twisting at the neck and/or trunk more than the average person, squatting/ stooping/kneeling, reaching above the head, and forward motion will be required. The employee will continuously be required to repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times. Manual and finger dexterity are essential to this position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, depth perception and telling differences among colors. The employee must be able to communicate through speech with clients and public. Hearing requirements include conversation in both quiet and noisy environments. Lifting may require floor to waist, waist to shoulder, or shoulder to overhead movement of up to 20 pounds. This position demands tolerance for various levels of mental stress.

ISYS Technologies is an Engineering and Information Technology Company focused on providing Services to the Federal and State Government. ISYS offers a competitive compensation program and comprehensive benefits package to our employees.