Cyber Threat Hunter
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg
- San Antonio, Texas
- Pearl City, Hawaii
- Washington, District of Columbia
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KBR is actively seeking skilled professionals across a variety of high-impact cybersecurity roles—from Incident Response and Cyber Hunt to Digital Forensics, Insider Threat, Continuous Monitoring, and Red/Blue Team Operations.
Cyber Threat Hunter
Job Description:
The Cyber Threat Hunter proactively searches for threats within NIWC CSSP networks by analyzing cyber intelligence, vulnerability reports, and adversarial tactics. This role is responsible for identifying Indicators of Compromise (IoCs), monitoring cyber threat sources, and producing intelligence reports to enhance cyber defense operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct proactive cyber threat hunting using open-source and classified intelligence sources.
- Analyze threat bulletins, alerts, and intelligence reports from multiple government agencies (NSA, DIA, USCYBERCOM, etc.).
- Develop custom Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) and threat detection signatures.
- Perform daily monitoring and analysis of cyber threat warnings and vulnerability reports.
- Coordinate threat intelligence activities with vulnerability management and incident response teams.
- Provide recommendations on risk mitigation strategies based on threat intelligence.
- Mentor junior analysts and contribute to cyber threat analysis training programs.
Qualifications
Information Systems Security Specialist I-III
Education / Experience Level I: High School Diploma or GED; Experience: Two (2) years of practical experience demonstrating competency in Cybersecurity or related experience.
Clearance Requirement: Secret / Top Secret SCI
Certification Requirements: 8570 Compliant IAT 2 or 3
Salary range: $65,200 - $97,700. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity.
Education / Experience Level II: High School Diploma or GED; Experience: Two (3) years of practical experience demonstrating competency in Cybersecurity or related experience.
Clearance Requirement: Secret / Top Secret SCI
Certification Requirements: 8570 Compliant IAT 2 or 3 and meet one of subsequent DoD 8140 manual of CND Auditor, CND Analyst, CNDSP Manager, CND Incident Responder, CND Infrastructure Support, IASAE I or IASAE II
Salary range: $74,000 - $110,900. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity.
Education / Experience Level III: 5+ years with a Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years with HS/GED in Cybersecurity or related experience.
Clearance Requirement: Secret / Top Secret SCI
Certification Requirements: 8570 Compliant IAT 2 or 3 and meet one of subsequent DoD 8140 manual of CND Auditor, CND Analyst, CNDSP Manager, CND Incident Responder, CND Infrastructure Support, IASAE I or IASAE II
Salary range: $89,200 - $133,800. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity.
Cybersecurity Engineer I-III
Education / Experience Level I: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related discipline. Experience: No Experience needed
Clearance Requirement: Secret / Top Secret SCI
Certification Requirements: 8570 Compliant IAT 2 or 3
Salary range: $80,700 - $121,000. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity.
Education / Experience Level II: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related discipline. Experience: 3 years of professional experience in a related cybersecurity / IT Field
Clearance Requirement: Secret / Top Secret SCI
Certification Requirements: 8570 Compliant IAT 2 or 3
Salary range: $99,300 - $149,000. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity.
Education / Experience Level III: Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or related discipline. Experience: 10 years of professional experience in a related cybersecurity / IT Field
Clearance Requirement: Secret / Top Secret SCI
Certification Requirements: 8570 Compliant IAT 2 or 3
Salary range: $139,000 - $209,600. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity.
Benefits:
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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