Senior Threat Hunter

M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations that desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include IT Talent Solutions, Data Delivery & Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Migration, Applications and Infrastructure, Software Development, and Finance & Accounting.

M9 Solutions is seeking a Senior Threat Hunter to work remotely in support of a government contract for a client located in Washington, DC. An active Secret clearance is required.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree (Bachelor’s Degree may be substituted with additional 4+ years of experience).
• 5+ years of experience with data hunting/manipulation/presentation.
• Experience in management or as team leader, managing projects and tasks against tight deadlines.
• Skill in generating queries and reports.
• Ability to interpret and incorporate data from multiple tool sources.
• Skill in conducting queries and developing algorithms to analyze data structures.
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and D3FEND frameworks.
• Knowledge of the TCP/IP networking stack and network IDS technologies.
• Experience with searching network flow, PCAP, logs, and sensors for evidence of cyber-attack patterns, and hunting for Advanced Persistent Threats (APT).
• Experience with creating reusable hunt tactics and techniques.
• Knowledge related to the current state of cyber adversary tactics and trends.
• Knowledge of SIEM search language, search techniques, alerts, dashboards, and report building.
• Possess strong analytical skills and the ability to effectively research, write, communicate, and brief to varying levels of audiences, including at the executive level.
• Experience with complex malware analysis.
• Skill in identifying common encoding techniques (e.g., Exclusive Disjunction [XOR], American Standard Code for Information Interchange [ASCII], Unicode, Base64, Uuencode, Uniform Resource Locator [URL] encode).
• Skill in writing scripts using R, Python, PIG, HIVE, SQL, etc.
• Experience with EDR solutions.
• Ability to develop, update, and maintain standard operating procedures and other technical documentation.
• Possess any 1 of: CISSP (associate), CCSP, SSCP, GCIH, GNFA, GCIA, and any from the CSSP Analyst or Infrastructure Support.

Full-Time Employee Compensation

• M9 Solutions’ pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
• M9 Benefits - https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/#our-benefits

Salary Range

$60,000—$180,000 USD

M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal sub-contractor and we comply with all applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We also adhere to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, ensuring equal opportunity for veterans and individuals with disabilities. Please click here to complete M9's Voluntary Self-Identification Form and then email it to [email protected]. If you need accommodation during the application process or encounter difficulties using our website, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected] or 703-936-0880 

M9 Solutions is a proud participant in the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program and supports the Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) initiative, demonstrating our commitment to hiring and supporting veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and dependents. 

With 15+ years of proven delivery and growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diverse perspectives in driving the vision of the company.