Cyber Defense Threat Hunting Analyst

Clear Ridge Defense is seeking a TS/SCI cleared professional to serve as a Cyber Defense Threat Hunting Analyst in Quantico, VA.

Roles and Responsibilities

You will...

• Conduct proactive threat hunting operations, identifying and neutralizing Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) across enterprise systems
• Assess servers, hosts, and network devices to detect adversary activity, leveraging tools such as the MITRE ATT&CK® Framework, Active Directory, and PowerShell
• Support Red Team (penetration testing) exercises to demonstrate and enhance detection and mitigation capabilities
• Analyze and identify new APT Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) to continuously improve the Hunt Team's effectiveness
• Create new detection use cases and identify gaps in detection capability, documenting findings and submitting ITSM trouble tickets as needed
• Update Cyber Hunt tactics, techniques, procedures, and training materials annually

Must-Haves

You possess...

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• A TS/SCI clearance
• Seven or more years of relevant cybersecurity experience IF no degree
• DODD 8570 IAT Level III Certification (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, SecX)
• DODD 8570 CSSP Analyst Certification (e.g., CEH, CySA+)
• College degree in a technical related discipline
• Familiarity with tools like MITRE ATT&CK® Framework, Active Directory and PowerShell
• An ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace with unique TTPs

Nice-To-Haves

• Leadership experience
• An Associates degree or higher

Additional Information

Ranking #5 in Maryland and #7 in Government Services! And see how we were ranked a 2025 Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun!

Clear Ridge Defense is the premier service solutions provider supporting the Service and Joint cyberspace operations and intelligence community in three core areas of expertise:

• Cyber Systems & Software Engineering

• Cyber Intelligence & Operations Planning

• Security Risk Analysis, Mitigation & Training

All delivered by highly talented and focused team members that are supported by an unmatched professional and family-oriented culture that leverages and builds on sound, proven principles.

Benefits Snapshot:

• 100% Fully-Covered Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 100% Fully-Covered Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• 100% Fully-Covered Life and AD&D Insurance

• Unique Flexible PTO

• 11 Paid Federal Holidays

• $500 New Uniform Bonus for Transitioning Military

• Monthly Tax-Free Cell Phone Stipend

• Monthly Tax-Free Gym Wellness / Streaming Subscription Stipend to include Amazon Prime, Netflix, Audible, etc.

• Competitive 401k Matching to plan for retirement

• Free financial advising from qualified experts

• Annual $5,000 Training Allotment

• One-of-a-kind Referral Program: $250/mo indefinitely per succesful referral, with no limit to number of referrals you can have

• Business Development and Client Expansion Bonuses

• Monthly Company-Paid Socials and Events

• Access to our Company Swag Store

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.