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Cyber Threat Hunt Analyst

Blu Omega LLC

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Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$110,000 - $155,000
IT - Security
Prt Hueneme, CA (On-Site/Office)

Cyber Threat Hunt Analyst – Port Hueneme, CA (Onsite)

About the Role:
Blu Omega seeks a Cyber Threat Hunt Analyst to support a DoD program in Port Hueneme, CA. You’ll work onsite with a skilled cybersecurity team conducting proactive threat hunting, forensic analysis, and network defense across IT, OT, and ICS environments.

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required
Location: Onsite Port Hueneme, California 93043

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead advanced threat hunting and forensic investigations across endpoints, networks, and cloud systems.
• Analyze Windows/Linux systems, network traffic, logs, and user activity to detect anomalies and APT behaviors.
• Develop and refine SIEM detections, IOCs, and TTP mappings aligned with MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain.
• Support incident response, malware triage, and red/blue team exercises.
• Present findings and recommend improvements for hardening, segmentation, and compliance (RMF, NIST).

Qualifications:
• 3+ years experience in threat hunting, security operations, or blue team environments (DoD or defense preferred).
• Strong background in network forensics, system administration, and malware analysis.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, and tools such as Splunk, Palo Alto, Elastic, and Cribl.
• Proficient with protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, SMB, HTTP/S, SSH) and OT/ICS systems (Modbus, DNP3, OPC).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Certifications: CEH, GCIH, GICSP, or equivalent.

Preferred:
• Deep OT/ICS and forensics expertise; experience with MAGNET, CALDERA, or Atomic Red Team.
• Advanced SIEM content development, automation, and continuous monitoring design.

Certification(s):
DoD 8570 CSSP or IAT II, CEH, GICSP, CSSA, CFR, CHFI, CySA+, GNFA, GCIA, GCIH, or equivalent.
• Salary commensurate with experience: $110,000 - 155,000
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