Cyber Threat Hunt Lead

Ashburn, VA April 7, 2026 Full Time Lever
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UltraViolet Cyber is a leading platform-enabled unified security operations company providing a comprehensive suite of security operations solutions. Founded and operated by security practitioners with decades of experience, the UltraViolet Cyber security-as-code platform combines technology innovation and human expertise to make advanced real-time cybersecurity accessible for all organizations by eliminating risks of separate red and blue teams.

By creating continuously optimized identification, detection, and resilience from today’s dynamic threat landscape, UltraViolet Cyber provides both managed and custom-tailored unified security operations solutions to the Fortune 500, Federal Government, and Commercial clients. UltraViolet Cyber is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with global offices across the U.S. and in India. 

The Cyber Threat Hunt Lead proactively identifies advanced and previously undetected threats within CBP environments using hypothesis‑driven threat hunting methodologies and cyber threat intelligence.

This role is perfect for proactive defenders who enjoy thinking like an adversary. As the Cyber Threat Hunt Lead, you’ll lead hypothesis‑driven threat hunting across enterprise environments, uncovering stealthy threats before they escalate into incidents. You’ll work alongside intelligence and SOC teams, influence detection strategy, and help shape the future of threat hunting operations for a large federal organization.

The Cyber Threat Hunt Lead proactively identifies advanced and previously undetected threats within CBP environments using hypothesis‑driven threat hunting methodologies and cyber threat intelligence.

This role is perfect for proactive defenders who enjoy thinking like an adversary. As the Cyber Threat Hunt Lead, you’ll lead hypothesis‑driven threat hunting across enterprise environments, uncovering stealthy threats before they escalate into incidents. You’ll work alongside intelligence and SOC teams, influence detection strategy, and help shape the future of threat hunting operations for a large federal organization.

We sincerely thank all applicants in advance for submitting their interest in this position. We know your time is valuable.

UltraViolet Cyber welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. 

If you want to make an impact, UltraViolet Cyber is the place for you! 

What You'll Do:

  • Lead proactive cyber threat hunt operations
  • Develop hunt hypotheses based on intelligence
  • Analyze network and host telemetry using SIEM tools
  • Report findings and recommend corrective actions
  • Coordinate with SOC, intelligence, and response teams

What You Have:

  • US Citizenship is required
  • TS (SCI‑eligible) clearance
  • 5+ years of senior‑level threat hunting experience
  • Deep expertise with SIEM platforms such as Splunk and Tanium
  • Strong understanding of attacker behaviors and detection engineering
  • CISSP, OSCP, or other certifications required
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