Cybersecurity Threat Hunter

Beshenich Muir & Associates

. Proactively search for cyber threats that may exist undetected within the network .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in Threat Intelligence and Cybersecurity Incident Response, with a strong ability to analyze and mitigate cyber threats using tools like Splunk and programming languages such as Python and PowerShell. Proficient in developing threat-hunting strategies and utilizing the MITRE ATT&CK framework to enhance security operations.

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Threat IntelligenceCybersecurity Incident ResponseSplunkPythonMITRE ATT&CK Framework

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Hard Skills

Threat HuntingIncident ResponsePenetration TestingReverse EngineeringDigital ForensicsData AnalysisVulnerability MitigationAutomation DevelopmentLog AnalysisAttacker Techniques Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationAnalytical ThinkingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

SplunkPowerShellPython

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Top Secret ClearanceIT-I Critical Sensitive Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityAdvanced Persistent Threat (APT)Threat DetectionSecurity ChallengesEmerging Threats

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPythonSplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Proactively search for cyber threats that may exist undetected within the network
Investigate unusual behavior indicative of malicious activity
Analyze raw log and network data
Collaborate with Threat Detection and Incident Response analysts to generate hunting leads
Cross-reference enterprise trends and activity with current threat intelligence and emerging trends
Identify mitigations for vulnerabilities uncovered during threat-hunting activities
Lead analysis when an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) or other compromise is identified
Develop threat-hunting strategies to identify new and evolving threats
Build threat-hunting tools and automation capabilities
Perform incident response for critical security incidents

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five (5) years of technical experience in Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Reverse Engineering, or Digital Forensics
Three (3) years of experience analyzing attacker techniques at all levels of attack
DoD Top Secret Clearance
Eligibility for an IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5) at time of proposal submission
Knowledge of security challenges across multiple operating systems
Ability to work with large data sets
Experience using Splunk, Python, and PowerShell
Ability to turn Threat Intelligence into actionable information
Knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework
Ability to use data to build a narrative supporting documentation of hunting operations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Multiple healthcare coverage options, including low deductible, high deductible, and Health Savings Account (HSA)-eligible plans
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Accident and illness coverage
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan with an industry-leading 6% match
Profit sharing based on company performance
100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), subject to plan eligibility and vesting requirements
Employee-owned company