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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Threat Hunter - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Big Data, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Data Cleansing, Query Languages, Digital Forensics, Domain Name System (DNS), Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Intrusion Detection Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Windows PowerShell, Kusto Query Language, Security Information and Event Management, TCP/IP, Scripting, Office365, Mitre Att&ck, Cyber Threat Analysis, HybridCloud, Containerization, Cybercrime, Cyber Warfare, Splunk - **Published:** July 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9030114/cyber-threat-hunter ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree with 8+ yrs of experience or Master's Degree with 6+ yrs of relevant experience; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degrees. * Must hold an IAT Level II or higher certification (or obtain within 180 days). (e.g., CompTIA Security +, CySA+, GSEC and SSCP) or (CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, GCED, and GCIH) * Must hold a CSSP Analyst certification (or obtain within 180 days). (e.g., CompTIA CySA+, Cloud+, GIAC Global Information Assurance Certification (GCIA)) * Must hold a CSSP Infrastructure Support certification (or obtain within 180 days). (e.g., CompTIA CySA+, Cloud+, EC-Council CEH, CND, CHFI, GIAC GICSP, and ISC2 SSCP) * Technical Proficiency: Expert knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) and common security elements like IDS/IPS and next-gen firewalls. * Data Analysis: Direct experience analyzing complex packet captures and endpoint logs to reconstruct attack timelines. * and ability to passprior to start and maintain throughout employment * Hunt Methodology: Demonstrated experience planning and executing hunt missions in complex, hybrid-cloud environments. * Query Languages: Expert proficiency in SPL (Splunk), KQL (Kusto), or DSL (Elastic) for large-scale data mining. * Scripting for Security: Advanced use of Python, PowerShell, or Bash to automate repetitive hunt tasks and data enrichment. * Forensic Insight: Previous experience in Digital Forensics or Incident Response (DFIR) to assist in root-cause analysis. * Cloud Infrastructure: Familiarity with hunting within AWS, Azure, O365, and containerized workloads. * AI-Enhanced Defense: Experience using AI-driven analytics to sift through noise and identify anomalous behavioral patterns. #ms ## Description The Leidos Digital Modernization sector is looking for a r to support a Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) team in Washington, DC. Our team provides mission critical, 24/7 operational support to the customer's mission of protecting federal networked systems and services from cyber threats impacting national security. While this position will primarily work during core hours (0600 - 1600), this position will be supporting a team of analysts working 24/7 rotating shifts (days, swings, nights). As such, * and execute structured hunt campaigns by forming theories on adversary persistence and lateral movement based on the latest TTPs. * Query and correlate massive datasets across cloud resources, identity systems, and network infrastructure to identify "low and slow" attacks that evade automated detection. * Partner with detection teams to transform manual hunt discoveries into high-fidelity, automated detection rules (SIEM/EDR). * Design and maintain automation scripts to scale threat mitigation and isolate compromised assets at machine speed. * Utilize the MITRE ATT&CK framework to proactively search for Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) activity, assuming a "breach mentality" to uncover hidden adversaries. * Analyze internal and external telemetry to identify early triggers and "smoke" that signal an imminent or ongoing compromise. * Author detailed technical hunt reports summarizing findings, operational gaps, and measurable improvements to the organization's security posture. * Maintain a deep understanding of the current threat landscape, focusing on how new vulnerabilities or malware variants could be exploited within the customer enterprise. ## Related Videos - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers)