Cyber Threat Hunter, Mid

The Opportunity:

Support the Cyber Security Operations Division by proactively identifying malicious activity, uncovering hidden threats, and strengthening the organization's defensive posture. Conduct hypothesisdriven hunts across enterprise networks, leveraging threat intelligence, adversary TTPs, and behavioral analytics to detect early indicators of compromise. Perform deepdive analysis of logs, endpoint telemetry, and network data to validate findings, uncover patterns, and escalate confirmed threats to SOC and IR teams. Contribute to the continuous improvement of detection capabilities by developing new analytics, refining existing logic, and identifying visibility gaps across the environment. Document repeatable workflows, produce highquality hunt reports, and brief leadership and mission stakeholders on emerging threats, hunt outcomes, and recommended defensive improvements. Collaborate closely with SOC, IR, CTI, and platform engineering teams to operationalize intelligence, integrate new data sources, and mature the organization's hunt program.

You Have:

• 2+ years of experience analyzing adversary behaviors, developing hunt hypotheses, and executing structured, hypothesis-driven hunt operations

• Experience conducting hunts aligned to MITRE ATT&CK and frameworks, such as Splunk PEAK

• Experience leveraging threat intelligence and emerging adversary TTPs to develop hunt hypotheses

• Experience performing advanced analytics, log analysis, and forensic triage to support CI and threat investigations

• Experience maintaining documentation, including SOPs, analytic development notes, deployment records, and review cycles that provide repeatable and auditable workflows

• Ability to translate hunt findings into actionable improvements, such as detection enhancements, visibility recommendations, and updated playbook

• Ability to produce hunt reports, brief leadership, and collaborate with SOC and IR teams

• Public Trust

• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Splunk Enterprise, SPL queries, and analytic development

• Experience with behavioral analytics, anomaly detection, and statistical or machine learning based hunting techniques

• Experience supporting CI investigations or sensitive case forensics

• Experience developing or refining hunt playbooks, detection logic, and visibility assessments

• Experience conducting program maturity assessments, gap analyses, and roadmap development for hunt program improvement

• Knowledge of endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools and telemetry sources used in hunt operations

• Knowledge of Zero Trust, identity centric security models, and modern enterprise architecture

• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client; Public Trust determination is required.

Compensation

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Identity Statement

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.