Cyber Hunt Team Leader

Role Description

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Cyber Hunt Team Leader to join our team supporting the Department of Education’s (DoED) Federal Student Aid (FSA) Cybersecurity and Privacy Support Services (CPSS) in Washington, DC. This is a remote position.

• Leads proactive threat hunting missions and advanced analytics.
• Coordinates with SOC, CTI and other business partners and government teams to identify and mitigate advanced persistent threats (APTs).
• Develops threat hypotheses, detection logic, and knowledge base of IoCs.
• Supports Purple Team exercises and threat emulation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of cybersecurity experience.
• At least one of: CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, CEH.
• Experience with EDR/NDR, SIEM, MITRE ATT&CK, and threat emulation.
• Strong understanding of operating systems, networking, adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust.

Requirements

• Salary Range: $100,000-$120,000
• Salary at SkyePoint is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work schedule, the candidate’s combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, market data and business considerations.

Benefits

• Certification incentive program.
• PTO and floating federal holiday options.
• Several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs].
• Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs].
• Full Dental Plans and Vision.
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• 401k matched.
• Flexible Work Environment.