Threat Hunting Lead (Subject Matter Expert II)

Job Description

Job Description

Threat Hunting Lead (Subject Matter Expert II)

Us :

At Aretec, Inc., we are catalysts for change within the federal government landscape. Specializing in advanced analytics, machine learning, data analysis, cybersecurity, and business optimization, we empower federal agencies to achieve their most critical missions. As a premier partner and prime vendor, we deliver innovative, high-impact solutions that address complex challenges and drive national progress. Our commitment to excellence and innovation positions us at the forefront of transforming governmental operations, enhancing efficiency, and making a lasting difference in the lives of citizens.

You :

You are a strategic and highly skilled cybersecurity professional with a passion for uncovering sophisticated threats that evade traditional defenses. You thrive in complex environments where active threat hunting, deep packet analysis, and adversary emulation drive proactive cyber defense. You lead teams with precision and purpose-collaborating, analyzing, and innovating to stay ahead of advanced persistent threats (APTs). You are motivated by mission-critical work, guiding others to detect, analyze, and mitigate risks that could impact national systems and operations.

What We're Looking For :

We are seeking a Threat Hunting Lead (Subject Matter Expert II) who will play a pivotal role in enhancing our cybersecurity posture and advancing the missions of our federal partners. In this role, you will guide an active cyber defense team that proactively searches the enterprise to detect malicious, hard-to-detect activities that may bypass existing security tools. You will design strategies, lead investigations, and refine threat detection processes to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of USCIS systems and infrastructure.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Leading Innovative Projects : Direct a team providing 12x5 support (with after-hours on-call) to detect, analyze, and mitigate targeted and sophisticated threats.
• Advanced Analysis : Oversee advanced traffic analysis at the packet level to identify anomalies, patterns, and malicious activity within USCIS networks.
• Threat Detection Strategy : Design and implement structured methodologies to assess and enhance anomaly detection capabilities across USCIS applications.
• Policy Development : Identify and develop enhancement opportunities for cyber defense policies and procedures.
• Collaborative Threat Response : Coordinate with the SOC to assess and monitor key risk areas continuously, ensuring a unified defensive posture.
• Reporting and Communication : Provide actionable recommendations and produce comprehensive reports detailing findings, mitigation strategies, and lessons learned.
• Data-Driven Defense : Develop and implement plans to assess existing SIEM (e.g., Splunk) data for anomalies and potential indicators of compromise.

By stepping into this role, you will directly contribute to the success of our federal partners' missions-driving meaningful, proactive defense against evolving cyber threats and ensuring the security of critical national systems.

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Additional Notes :

Benefits At Aretec, we believe that our employees are our greatest asset. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional development :

Citizenship Requirement Please note that due to the nature of our federal contracts and the secure environments in which we operate, only applicants who are sole U.S. Citizens can be considered for this position. This requirement is in compliance with federal regulations and is essential for the roles we fulfill within government agencies.

Equal Opportunity Employer Aretec, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other legally protected characteristics.