Description
Tyto Athene is searching for a Cyber Threat Analyst to support a law enforcement customer in Washington, DC. This position is critical to the continued maturation of the client's operational capabilities, and you will join an established and experienced group that is motivated to provide excellent services in defending federal infrastructure. You will work closely with other threat hunters, threat analysts, and an established SOC, and we will rely on you to hunt down the most advanced global threats. We need you to see the security stack and all of its capabilities, identify what might have gotten through and how, and aggressively pursue the threat.
Responsibilities:
Actively hunt for Indicators of Compromise (IOC) and APT Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) in the network and in the host as necessary
Search network flow, PCAP, logs, and sensors for evidence of cyber-attack patterns, and hunt for Advanced Persistent Threats (APT)
Create detailed Incident Reports and contribute to lessons learned in collaboration with the appropriate team
Collaborate with the SOC and Threat Analysts to contain and investigate major incidents
Provide simple and reusable hunt tactics and techniques to a team of security engineers, SIEM specialists, and SOC analysts
Work with leadership and the engineering team to improve and expand available toolsets
Analyze network perimeter data, flow, packet filtering, proxy firewalls, and IPS/IDS to create and implement a concrete plan of action to harden the defensive posture
Monitor open source and commercial threat intelligence for IOCs, new vulnerabilities, software weaknesses, and other attacker TTPs.
Qualifications
Required:
10 years of general experience and 8 years of relevant Cybersecurity experience
Experience with securing and hardening IT infrastructure
Demonstrated or advanced experience with computer networking and operating systems
Experience with operational security, including security operations center (SOC), incident response, malware analysis, or IDS and IPS analyses
Demonstrated proficiency with regular expression and scripting languages, including Python or PowerShell
Demonstrated proficiency with data hunting, including ELK, Splunk, Apache Spark, or AWS Stack
Familiarity with: Netflow data, DNS logs, Proxy Logs
Experience with network hunting, including Bro Logs, Netflow, PCAP, or PaloAlto firewalls and proxies
Knowledge of Windows and Linux OS' and command line
Ability to analyze malware, extract indicators, and create signatures in Yara, Snort, and IOCs
Strong analytical skills and the ability to effectively research, write, communicate and brief varying levels of audiences to include at the executive level
Knowledge related to the current state of cyber adversary tactics and trends
Knowledge of the Splunk search language, search techniques, alerts, dashboards, and report building
Knowledge of the TCP/IP networking stack and network IDS technologies
Desired:
Bachelor's Degree in CS-related field preferred
Certifications Desired: CISSP, SANS GCTI, CCSP, GCFA, GCFE, GREM, GNFA, or OSCP Certification
Location:
This is a hybrid role with expectations of being on the client site a one day a week.
Clearance:
TS/SCI Required
About Tyto Athene
Compensation:
Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
Benefits:
Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.
Tyto Athene is a trusted leader in IT services and solutions, delivering mission-focused digital transformation that drives measurable success. Our expertise spans four core technology domains-Network Modernization, Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise IT-empowering our clients with cutting-edge solutions tailored to their evolving needs. With over 50 years of experience, Tyto Athene proudly support Defense, Intelligence, Space, National Security, Civilian, Health, and Public Safety clients across the United States and worldwide.
At Tyto Athene, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamTyto
Tyto Athene, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Location US-DC-Washington
ID 2026-1779
Category Cybersecurity
Position Type Full-Time
Remote No
