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# Cybersecurity Threat Hunter

- **Company:** Goldbelt
- **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $87,000 - $160,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Big Data, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Reverse Engineering, Scripting, Mitre Att&ck, Cyber Threat Analysis, Splunk
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9290837/cybersecurity-threat-hunter

## About the Role

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

 * Knowledge of security challenges in multiple Operating Systems (OS)
 * Ability to work with large data sets.
 * Ability to turn Threat Intelligence into actionable information.
 * Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework
 * Analytical skills to resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
 * Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse teams and individuals., * Five (5) years of technical experience in one of the following areas: Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Reverse Engineering, Digital Forensics
 * Three (3) years of experience analyzing attacker techniques at all levels of attack.
 * Experience using tools and scripting languages such as Splunk, Python & PowerShell.
 * Capable of using data to build a narrative to support documentation of hunting operations.
 * Must possess a current DOD Top Secret Clearance and be eligible for an IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5) at time of proposal submission., * Bachelor's degree in a related field.

## Description

The Cybersecurity Threat Hunter will proactively search for cyber threats that exist undetected within the network. Initiates investigations to identify unusual behavior indicative of malicious activity with the assumption that a threat actor already resides within the network.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

 * Analyzes raw log and network data as well as working with Threat
 * Detection and Incident Response analysts to generate hunting leads.
 * Cross-reference trends and activity within the enterprise environment with current threat intelligence regarding external trends.
 * Identifies mitigations for key vulnerabilities identified during threat as well as taking the lead on analysis if an APT or other compromise is identified while performing hunting.
 * Develops threat hunting strategies to increase capabilities for finding new threats.
 * Builds hunting tools and automation capabilities to identify sophisticated adversaries.
 * Performs incident response for critical security incidents.
 * Perform other duties as needed or required.