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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Cyber Threat Hunter TS/SCI (or eligible) - **Company:** Meadowgate Technologies LLC - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Software System Penetration Testing, ARM Architecture, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Elasticsearch, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, CrowdStrike Falcon Management, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, QRadar, Cyber Threat Analysis, Azure Security Center, Information Technology, Cybercrime, Palo Alto Networks, Nessus, 3-tier Architectures, Splunk, SentinelOne Expertise, Qualys, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=775ae92ce70ae75e ## About the Role Do you have experience in Threat intelligence?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Experience in a Tier 3 SOC environment, with expertise in advanced threat detection, incident response, and proactive threat hunting. * Proactively hunt for and identify potential threats and vulnerabilities within our clients' environments * Perform in-depth analysis of security logs, network traffic, and other data sources to identify indicators of compromise and suspicious activities * Create and maintain custom signatures, rules, and alerts to enhance detection and response capabilities * Develop and implement threat hunting methodologies and techniques to effectively detect and mitigate advanced cyber threats * Demonstrated experience in penetration testing, including identifying vulnerabilities, simulating adversarial attack techniques, and translating findings into actionable threat detection and mitigation strategies. * Collaborate with incident responders, security analysts, and other stakeholders to investigate and respond to security incidents * Stay up to date with the latest threat intelligence and security trends to continuously enhance threat hunting capabilities * Provide guidance and mentorship to junior members of the team Desired Skills: * Advanced Threat Hunting Expertise: Proven experience conducting proactive threat hunts in Tier 3 SOC environments, leveraging tools such as Splunk, Elastic Stack, or XSIAM to detect and investigate advanced persistent threats (APTs), insider threats, and zero-day exploits * Technical Proficiency in Security Tooling: Hands-on experience with EDR solutions (e.g., CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint), vulnerability management tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7 InsightVM), and SIEM platforms, with the ability to create custom rules, detections, and signatures to enhance visibility and response * Analytical and Collaborative Mindset: Strong ability to analyze complex attack patterns, correlate threat intelligence, and collaborate with incident response, forensics, and SOC teams to improve detection capabilities and strengthen overall security posture * Experience with Palo Alto Networks security platforms (e.g., Cortex XDR, Prisma, NGFW) is a plus, particularly for enhancing threat detection, analysis, and response capabilities., * Experience with Vulnerability Assessments: Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7 InsightVM, and OpenVAS, etc. * Experience with Endpoint Security (EDR): CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Carbon Black, etc. * Experience with SIEM: Splunk, XSIAM, Elastic Stack, IBM QRadar, LogRhythm, etc. * Experience with threat hunting tools and techniques * Experience conducting incident response and investigations * Knowledge of common cyber threats and attack vectors * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field * Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC certifications are preferred * Active Top Secret Clearance - (SCI Eligible) Preferred ## Description We are seeking a proactive Senior Cyber Threat Hunters to join our Cybersecurity team. As a Cyber Threat Hunter, you will play a critical role in protecting our clients' infrastructure and data by proactively hunting for and identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities. You will work closely with incident responders, security analysts, and other stakeholders to develop and implement threat hunting strategies and techniques. Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance up to TS/SCI. 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