FCC - Threat Intelligence / Threat Hunting Analyst
cFocus Software seeks a Threat Intelligence/Threat Hunting Analyst to join our program supporting the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This position is remote. This position requires the ability a Public Trust clearance. Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience in threat intelligence, threat hunting, or cybersecurity operations.
- Experience analyzing logs, network traffic, and endpoint data.
- Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework and cyber threat lifecycle.
- Familiarity with NIST frameworks and RMF processes.
- Strong analytical and investigative skills.
- Experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar).
- Experience with EDR/XDR tools.
- Scripting skills (Python, PowerShell) for automation and analysis.
- Knowledge of cloud security monitoring.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Required Certifications
- Role-appropriate cybersecurity certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CEH, GCIH, or equivalent).
- Additional certifications in threat intelligence or incident response are preferred.
Duties:
- Conduct proactive threat hunting across enterprise networks, endpoints, and cloud environments.
- Analyze threat intelligence feeds, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
- Correlate data from SIEM, EDR, and other security tools to detect malicious activity.
- Develop and refine detection rules, use cases, and hunting methodologies.
- Investigate security incidents and support incident response activities.
- Produce threat intelligence reports and briefings for stakeholders.
- Track emerging threats and assess potential impact to the organization.
- Support continuous monitoring, RMF processes, and compliance reporting.
- Collaborate with SOC, vulnerability management, and engineering teams
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