Security Analyst II - Threat Hunter (ISS7)

As the Security Analyst II - Threat Hunter you’ll continuously monitor Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR for security threats, perform initial triage to validate and assess alerts, perform network threat detection and analysis, and provide timely, actionable notification and escalation to support effective incident response and protect state agencies from cyber threats., The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Team strives to create an environment that is supportive and encourages work-life balance and innovation. Enterprise Information Services (EIS) is a state government-wide Information Technology (IT) program led by an administrator who also serves as Oregon’s Chief Information Officer (CIO). The EIS team is built on collaboration, support, and accountability. We work together to ensure our customer agencies receive the highest quality of service. We take pride in our work and look for ways to innovate. EIS is committed to hiring highly skilled, diverse and dedicated employees who will bring a unique skill set to the team.

• Six (6) years of information systems experience in: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, and Cloud Apps, Attack surface reduction (ASR), device timeline, evidence & response actions, Live response sessions and EDR forensics ; OR

• An Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field; AND four (4) years of information systems experience in: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, and Cloud Apps, Attack surface reduction (ASR), device timeline, evidence & response actions, Live response sessions and EDR forensics; OR

• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND two (2) years of information systems experience in: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, and Cloud Apps, Attack surface reduction (ASR), device timeline, evidence & response actions, Live response sessions and EDR forensics; OR

• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field may substitute for all of the above.

Desired skills and attributes: If you bring these skills and experience, be sure to show us-this is how we evaluate candidates for next steps!

• Ability to perform deep incident investigations using Microsoft Sentinel Investigation Graph, entity behavior analytics (UEBA), and similar SIEM, XDR, EDR, and security investigation platforms.
• Ability to pivot across multiple security tools and data sources (e.g., Defender, Sentinel, Purview, Entra ID, Tenable One, email security, firewall, proxy, and network monitoring platforms) to develop investigative context and determine attack scope.
• Advanced KQL (Kusto Query Language) capability, including the ability to build complex queries, joins, unions, time-series queries, anomaly detection patterns, custom hunting queries, and scheduled analytics rules.
• Strong proficiency in investigating and correlating security telemetry across identity, endpoint, network, cloud, and email environments, including (but not limited to) Entra ID sign-in logs, Microsoft 365 audit logs, Windows event logs (including Sysmon), DNS, proxy, VPN, firewall, EDR, and network flow data; capable of identifying credential compromise, privilege escalation, lateral movement, command-and-control activity, persistence mechanisms, and data exfiltration.
• Strong understanding of adversary tradecraft and attack methodologies, including persistence, privilege escalation, credential access, defense evasion, lateral movement, command-and-control, and data exfiltration techniques, with the ability to map findings to the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Ability to leverage internal and external threat intelligence to develop threat-hunting hypotheses, enrich investigations, identify emerging adversary techniques, and proactively detect malicious activity.
• Ability to translate hunting findings into new detections, analytics rules, correlation logic, automation workflows, and improvements to the organization’s detection and response capabilities.

• Capable of recommending and executing response actions, such as device isolation, account containment, IP or domain blocking, detection tuning, and rule development to reduce organizational risk.

• Understand and executes the full incident response lifecycle from detection and triage through scoping, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident review, including making timely containment decisions, performing root-cause analysis, and ensuring complete documentation and communication throughout the incident.

• Experience securing, monitoring, and investigating threats within AWS cloud environments, including IAM, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, and cloud-native logging and security services.

• Demonstrated skill and ability to collaborate with teammates and build positive business relationships with superiors, subordinates, peers, and others outside of their organization., * Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.
• Employee will be required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state where the employee resides.
• Employee is required to obtain and maintain CJIS clearance.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare. Optional benefits including life insurance, disability, FSA, and more
• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
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• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: You may qualify for the PSLF program.
• Hybrid Work Opportunity: This position supports a hybrid work schedule. You can expect to work in the office 1day per week, with work arrangements periodically reviewed to ensure business needs are met.