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# Cyber Threat Hunter

- **Company:** The Summit
- **Location:** Fort Belvoir, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Network Operations, Cyber Threat Analysis, Cybercrime, Purple Team (Cyber Security), Cyber Warfare, Blue Team (Cyber Security)
- **Published:** June 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8970543/cyber-threat-hunter

## About the Role

SHC Federal is seeking a highly motivated Senior Cyber Threat Hunter to support our client in the federal cybersecurity sector defending critical government networks. This position has the exciting opportunity to support proactive threat hunting and advanced cyber defense operations within a Department of Defense Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) environment. The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria, * Active TS/SCI security clearance

 * Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
 * 15+ years of cybersecurity experience
 * 8+ years of experience in cyber threat hunting, cyber analysis, blue team, or purple team operations
 * Experience supporting or working within a U.S. Government CSSP environment
 * Strong experience identifying advanced cyber threats, conducting investigations, and developing detection methodologies
 * Ability to brief senior government leadership on cyber threats, trends, and operational impacts
 * DoD 8570 IAT/IAM certification requirements (Security+ may be obtained after hire if needed)
 * GCIH, CEH, or similar analyst-focused cybersecurity certification

Desired:

 * CISSP certification
 * Experience with threat intelligence integration and detection engineering
 * Experience developing custom signatures, analytics, and correlation rules

## Description

* Conduct proactive cyber threat hunting activities across Department of Defense networks to identify and mitigate advanced threats
 * Investigate threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and develop detection logic, signatures, and countermeasures
 * Perform host-based and network-based threat analysis, incident analysis, trend analysis, and detection engineering activities
 * Integrate threat intelligence into detection and monitoring capabilities to improve threat visibility and response
 * Collaborate with cybersecurity, network operations, and incident response teams to strengthen defensive capabilities
 * Provide recommendations to improve threat detection, monitoring, and cyber defense processes
 * Participate as a senior technical contributor during cyber incident response activities and provide remediation recommendations
 * Mentor and develop junior threat hunters and analysts, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing


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