Cyber Threat HunterIncident Responder

Command Post Technologies Inc. (CPT) is seeking experienced Cyber Threat Hunters and Incident Responders for anticipated opportunities supporting the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in Arlington Virginia.

The selected candidate will conduct proactive cyber threat detection advanced security incident analysis malware investigation and incident response activities across enterprise information systems. This position requires hands-on cybersecurity experience strong analytical skills and the ability to identify malicious activity that may not be detected through traditional security monitoring.

Candidates should have experience investigating sophisticated cyber threats analyzing security telemetry and developing actionable recommendations to strengthen defensive capabilities.

• Conduct proactive threat hunting activities to identify malicious activity indicators of compromise and suspicious behavior across enterprise environments.
• Investigate cybersecurity incidents using network traffic endpoint telemetry security event logs and threat intelligence.
• Perform advanced incident analysis to determine attack vectors scope impact and recommended mitigation actions.
• Analyze suspicious files email activity malware indicators and other artifacts to identify potential threats.
• Conduct threat profiling and analysis of adversary tactics techniques and procedures (TTPs).
• Support incident response activities including triage investigation containment eradication recovery and post-incident analysis.
• Develop and refine threat detection methods hunting procedures and indicators to improve cybersecurity monitoring effectiveness.
• Analyze network flows DNS activity security alerts and other sources to identify patterns associated with malicious activity.
• Coordinate threat intelligence and incident findings with cybersecurity operations personnel and authorized Government stakeholders.
• Support authorized security assessments and penetration testing activities when required.
• Prepare incident reports threat assessments technical findings and recommendations for improving defensive capabilities.
• Collaborate with CND analysts SIEM engineers and other technical personnel to improve threat detection and incident response processes.

• Final DoD Secret security clearance with the ability to meet additional task-order security requirements.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity operations threat hunting incident response digital forensics or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience investigating cybersecurity incidents and analyzing network or endpoint security data.
• Strong understanding of common adversary TTPs attack methods and cybersecurity defensive techniques.
• Experience with SIEM platforms endpoint detection and response tools network monitoring technologies or digital forensic tools.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP DNS HTTP/S Windows and Linux operating systems and enterprise security architectures.
• Ability to analyze technical evidence document findings and communicate incident information effectively.
• Experience developing or following incident response procedures and coordinating technical investigations.

• Experience supporting DoD hunt teams CSSP operations or advanced cybersecurity incident response.
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM) GCFA CySA or comparable cybersecurity certification.
• Experience with Splunk Elastic Microsoft Sentinel Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Wireshark Zeek or similar tools.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK threat intelligence analysis and detection engineering.
• Experience conducting malware analysis memory forensics disk forensics or email threat analysis.
• Experience using Python PowerShell or other scripting languages to support analysis or automate investigations.
• Experience conducting authorized penetration testing or security assessments.
• Experience supporting classified networks or Special Access Program environments.
• Prior experience supporting DARPA or another DoD research and development organization.

Anticipated work location is Arlington VA. Specific onsite requirements operational schedules incident-response coverage and travel will be determined by individual task orders.

This requisition supports anticipated task-order opportunities under an awarded contract vehicle. Employment is contingent upon task-order award funding and position availability.

About us: We are Command Post Technologies Inc. (CPT). CPT is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing engineering services in the areas of Cyber Security Software Development Test & Evaluation and Strategic Planning. CPT employees appreciate working in a caring environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. As individuals we come together as a team supporting a culture rooted in our core principles of integrity determination and all of CPTs collaboration efforts our team prioritizes communication accountability and being resourceful in order to maximize efficiency and results.

Whats In It for You

• Great health benefits (for more info contact us directly)
• Leadership training
• 401k with generous company matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible hours
• Work/Life balance
• Rewards and recognition
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave

Command Post Technologies Inc. (CPT) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2008 and headquartered in Suffolk VA with personnel in various states including Virginia Maryland Florida and Texas. With 2/3 of our staff being former military CPT firmly believes in employing veterans. Command Post Technologies Inc. is a unique provider of innovative solutions that enhance our corporate clients productivity and empower our government clients with the ability to protect against all enemies: foreign and domestic. CPT adapts its successful military experiential approach to the needs of leaders in a global business environment and provides an elite leadership curriculum that results in a world-class leadership-altering event.

Command Post Technologies Inc. (CPT) is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We consider applicants without regard to race color religion age national origin ancestry ethnicity gender gender identity gender expression sex sexual orientation marital status veteran status disability genetic information citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal state or local law. We take Affirmative Action to ensure equal opportunities for employees and potential employees without regard to race color religion age national origin ancestry ethnicity gender gender identity gender expression sex sexual orientation marital status veteran status disability genetic information citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal state or local law.

We abide by the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision and will refrain from discharging or otherwise discriminating against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants. An exception exists where the employee or applicant makes the disclosure based on information obtained while performing his or her essential job functions.