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# Incident Response/Threat Hunt

- **Company:** Anonymous Employer
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $199,992.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Computer Literacy, Linux, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9018898/incident-responsethreat-hunt

## About the Role

· Active TS/SCI clearance.
· Ability to obtain DHS Suitability.
· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
· Or High School diploma with 7+ years of directly relevant experience.
· 7+ years of relevant experience, with a minimum of 3 years in evaluating cyber response capabilities.
· Strong understanding of network security and experience in incident response.
· Proficiency with common operating systems (e.g., Linux/Unix, Windows).
Desired Qualifications:
· Experience in leading technical teams and knowledge of Computer Network Defense policies.
· Familiarity with various operational threat environments and security vulnerabilities.
· Skills in network/system administration and intrusion detection.
Desired Certifications (any of the following):
· CSSP Analyst
· GCIA, GCIH
· CSSP Analyst/CSSP Incident Responder
· CEH
· GIAC GNFA

## Description

· Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in threat hunting and incident response, leveraging knowledge of threat actor tools and techniques.
· Provide expert guidance to incident response teams and help assess breach severity.
· Produce executive summaries and detailed technical reports from analytical findings.
· Develop innovative solutions for complex cyber incidents and recommend targeted mitigations.
· Collaborate with internal teams on containment, eradication, and documentation of processes.


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