Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.
Job Description*** This position is contingent upon contract award ***
Overview
SOSi is seeking a Senior Threat Hunter to support proactive cyber defense activities in alignment with our customer. This role is responsible for conducting threat hunting operations, analyzing data from multiple sources to identify malicious activity, supporting detection and response efforts, and applying advanced analytical techniques to improve cyber defense operations.
Responsibilities
- Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify malicious activity, indicators of compromise, and anomalous behavior across the enterprise
- Analyze data from logs, sensors, endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, and full packet capture (PCAP) sources to detect threats
- Apply threat hunting methodologies using MITRE ATT&CK and MITRE D3FEND frameworks
- Support detection, analysis, and response to cyber threats in coordination with SOC and incident response teams
- Perform analysis of TCP/IP traffic, intrusion detection system (IDS) data, malware activity, and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
- Use scripting and query tools to support threat analysis, data hunting, and development of analytical outputs
- Support development of threat hunting products, reporting, and recommendations to improve cyber defense detection and monitoring
- Experience:
- Five (5) or more years of experience in data hunting, manipulation, and presentation
- Management or team lead experience
- Experience with MITRE ATT&CK and MITRE D3FEND
- Experience analyzing TCP/IP, IDS data, PCAP, logs, and sensor data
- Experience supporting malware analysis
- Experience with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools
- Experience with scripting or query languages including R, Python, PIG, HIVE, or SQL
- Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- (Bachelor’s Degree may be substituted with additional 4+ years of experience as approved by Government)
- Certifications:
One of:- GCIH
- GNFA
- GCIA
- Plus one DoD 8570 CSSP certification in:
- CISSP (Associate)
- CCSP
- SSCP
- Clearance/Suitability: Secret (active), Top Secret, SCI Eligible
Work Environment
- Normal office conditions with potential to perform duties in deployed locations.
- Core hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 0600 – 1700.
- May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
Working at SOSi
All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.
Skills Required
- Five or more years of experience in data hunting, manipulation, and presentation
- Management or team lead experience
- Experience with MITRE ATT&CK and MITRE D3FEND
- Experience analyzing TCP/IP, IDS data, PCAP, logs, and sensor data
- Experience supporting malware analysis
- Experience with Endpoint Detection and Response tools
- Experience with scripting or query languages including R, Python, PIG, HIVE, or SQL
- Bachelor's degree, or an additional four or more years of experience as approved by the Government
- One of GCIH, GNFA, or GCIA certifications
- One DoD 8570 CSSP certification: CISSP Associate, CCSP, or SSCP
- Active Secret clearance, Top Secret clearance, or SCI eligibility
SOSi Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SOSi and has not been reviewed or approved by SOSi.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is considered a relative strength, with international plan options and substantial employer contribution that support OCONUS and travel-heavy work. Company materials also highlight a comprehensive medical offering alongside wellness support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) program is available, with indications of employer matching though specifics are not publicly detailed. This suggests foundational retirement support for eligible employees.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Compensation is often characterized as competitive for cleared, hard‑to‑hire, and certain overseas or mission‑critical roles. Pay levels appear closely tied to contract demands, clearance, and location.
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What We Do
SOSi is a technology and services integrator focused on the aerospace, defense, and government services industry, described as one of the largest private, founder-owned companies in its sector.
