Cyber Defense – Threat Hunter Alexandria, VA, USA Req #601 Thursday, June 26, 2025 **Koniag Data Solutions** , a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Cyber Defense – Threat Hunter to support **KDS** and our government customer in Alexandria, VA. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more. Koniag Data Solutions (KDS), a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced Threat Hunter to proactively identify and track advanced threats targeting our federal government clients. The ideal candidate will combine advanced analytical skills with deep technical knowledge to hunt for sophisticated adversaries across multiple environments. **Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include but are not limited to:** + The Threat Hunter will lead proactive threat hunting initiatives and advanced threat detection activities. Key responsibilities include: + Proactively search for indicators of compromise (IoCs) and malicious activity + Analyze network traffic, logs, and other data sources + Design and execute threat hunting campaigns and strategies + Develop and implement hunting methodologies + Analyze threat intelligence for hunting leads + Conduct advanced pattern and anomaly detection + Create and tune detection rules + Perform advanced forensic analysis + Investigate potential compromises + Track threat actor TTPs + Develop threat hunting playbooks + Document findings and create reports + Support incident response activities + Perform malware analysis + Create hunting hypotheses + Maintain threat hunting tools + Share findings with security teams **Education and Experience:** **Required:** + Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field + 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity + 3+ years of dedicated threat hunting experience + Advanced security certifications (SANS GDAT, GCFA, or equivalent) + Experience with threat intelligence platforms **Required Skills and Competencies:** + Deep understanding of network and security protocols + Strong scripting and programming skills + Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills + Expert knowledge of threat hunting methodologies + Strong understanding of adversary TTPs + Experience with MITRE ATT&CK framework + Advanced forensic analysis skills + Proficiency in scripting languages + Expertise in log analysis + Knowledge of malware behavior + Experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk) + Strong analytical abilities + Advanced pattern recognition skills + Knowledge of network protocols + Experience with EDR/XDR tools + Strong documentation abilities + Excellent problem-solving skills **Desired Skills and Competencies:** + Master's degree in relevant field + Additional certifications (CISSP, GCTI) + Experience with classified systems + Knowledge of reverse engineering + Expertise in memory forensics + Experience with threat intelligence + Knowledge of data science/analytics + Familiarity with AI/ML applications + Experience with deception technologies + Advanced automation skills + Cloud security expertise + Published security research + CTF competition experience + Experience with federal systems + Public speaking experience **Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy** The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at [email protected] or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations. _Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit_ _www.koniag-gs.com_ _._ **_Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352_** **Other details** + Job Family IT, Cyber Security, Network Systems + Pay Type Salary + Alexandria, VA, USA <