Data Cyber Hunt Analyst - Colorado Springs, CO (Hybrid) - 22787

Data Cyber Hunt Analyst (Hybrid)

Job Description
Polaris is looking for an experienced Data Cyber Hunt Analyst with Data Science experience to apply strong cyber security, Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) and networking domain knowledge to support cyber analytics product development and model development, threat analysis, and direct customer mission support. Work is performed mostly on customer site in Colorado Springs, CO. Must be open to some travel as well.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• The Data Cyber Hunt Analyst will utilize their expertise in machine learning, statistical data analytics, and predictive analytics to help create and implement data solutions and analytics for diverse United States Space Force (USSF) data sets. Regular activities consist of hunting for threats, reporting on findings, and converting tools, techniques and processes into automated capabilities for the current cyber platform.
• Will also be responsible for collecting customer Cyber Operations requirements, generating use cases, providing Cyber SME support and system training to end users.
• Ability to multi-task in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently with little input, and as a part of a team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Security Clearance - TS/SCI clearance is required prior to coming onboard.
• 3 years experience with Masters in related field; OR 5+ years of experience in a cyber security operations related fields and a Bachelors in related field; OR High School Diploma and 9 years experience.
• Knowledge of Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO), including threat hunting methodologies.
• Technical experience with cyber data analysis to include continuous monitoring, intelligence, and reporting.
• Proficient in various query languages (SQL, KQL (Kusto).
• Python experience, and bonus for experience using Jupyter notebooks.
• Experience with dashboarding/visualizations (Power-Bi, Superset, Kibana).
• Ability to abstract threat hunting concepts to look at the 'big picture' and discover threats that aren't captured by traditional methods (e.g. SIEMs).
• Experience in big data hunting analysis and reporting.
• Developing and deploying threat detection signatures.
• Detecting host and network-based intrusions.
• Advanced experience in using cyber tools, defensive toolkits, endpoint and network sensors, SIEMs, and threat sharing platforms (e.g. MISP).
• Advanced experience with the MITRE ATT&CK framework and associated TTPs.
• Leverages an understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure, systems monitoring, and networking to identify suspicious patterns and behaviors within the ecosystem.
• Excellent verbal, written, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Excellent work ethic and a high commitment to quality.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Must be able to work on customer site in Colorado Springs, CO area 4-5 days/week. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.

Preferred Requirements

• A current Secret level security clearance is preferred.
• Prior experience interfacing, consulting and training customers is a big plus.
• Minimum of Security+ certification.
• Experience with DoD data types and current DoD Data Strategies.
• Experience with US Space Force.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Company Provided Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability insurance

Polaris Consulting Group, Inc., is an 8(a) certified, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business based in Alexandria, VA. Our cleared business professionals are experienced, knowledgeable, subject matter experts who make our clients' mission their own. We combine innovation with expertise and industry-standard techniques to deliver people, processes, technology, and information solutions critical to mission success. www.polarisgov.com

Polaris is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class. To comply with the District of Columbia's Pay Transparency Requirements, Polaris provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired in Washington D.C. Actual compensation is influenced by various factors, including skill set, experience level, and specific office location.