Threat Hunting Analyst III

Location: Fort Meade, MD

Salary: $169,737 - $174,986

Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time

Travel Required: No

Shift: Day

Remote Type: No Remote

Clearance: Active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly

Certification: n/a

Education: BA / BS

Years of Experience: 9

Description

The Altus team supports a high-impact program designed to deliver rapid intelligence and cyber solutions to mission partners across various government sectors worldwide. Our work involves a broad spectrum of services, including intelligence operations, cyber defense, technical support, and emerging threat innovation. Through strategic partnerships, we provide an adaptable, task-based solution to meet mission-critical needs efficiently and effectively.

In this role, you’ll immediately contribute to securing and supporting essential mission systems across the program.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides strategic guidance and tactical implementation to fortify cyber defense capabilities

• Designs, implements, and sustains security operations, as well as collaborating with internal and external hunt groups

• Provides strategic direction and tactical guidance to cyber hunters and leadership based on up-to-date threat intelligence and trends, coordinating hunt activities with different internal and external teams to ensure a comprehensive and cohesive approach

• Investigate, respond to, and neutralize advanced persistent threats (APTs)

• Identify both successful and unsuccessful intrusions carried out by advanced adversaries

• Develops and implements custom signatures, using the latest threat information obtained from multiple sources to proactively mitigate risks

• Conducts malware analysis to create custom signatures based on samples obtained during investigations or hunts

• Produce reports that maintain situational awareness, track trends, and provide valuable insights into all relevant activities and incidents

• Identify intrusion campaigns, threat actors, and nation-state organizations

• Manage and share intelligence on APT adversary groups and collaborate with the intelligence community to coordinate and exchange information regarding possible security incidents

• Monitor the current security threat level by analyzing internet postings, intelligence reports, and related documents.

• Oversee and mentor subordinate staff, providing guidance and support

Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or other closely related IT discipline

About Altus

Becoming a leader in the information technology industry requires more than just technological expertise. It demands a holistic understanding of systems, a strong drive for excellence, and a dedicated team of certified professionals. Since its establishment in 2004, Altus Technology Solutions has been deeply committed to providing top-quality, performance-driven services and solutions. As an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Information Technology and Engineering Consulting and Services firm, Altus serves both commercial and government clients. With a foundation rooted in integrity, Altus tackles the challenges and opportunities faced by customers by integrating proven solutions with industry-leading practices. To learn more, please visit www.Altusts.com.

Pay and Benefits

Recognizing the significance of pay and benefits in any career choice, we meticulously design compensation packages that align with the value of the work we perform for our customers. Our employment benefits encompass competitive compensation, comprehensive Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, generous Paid Leave, and Retirement plans.

Securing Your Data

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Commitment to Diversity

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, -protected statuses-). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments, or training.

Disclaimer

The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.