FCC - Threat Intelligence / Threat Hunting Analyst

cFocus Software seeks a Threat Intelligence/Threat Hunting Analyst to join our program supporting the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This position is remote. This position requires the ability a Public Trust clearance.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in threat intelligence, threat hunting, or cybersecurity operations.
• Experience analyzing logs, network traffic, and endpoint data.
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework and cyber threat lifecycle.
• Familiarity with NIST frameworks and RMF processes.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar).
• Experience with EDR/XDR tools.
• Scripting skills (Python, PowerShell) for automation and analysis.
• Knowledge of cloud security monitoring.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Required Certifications
• Role-appropriate cybersecurity certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CEH, GCIH, or equivalent).
• Additional certifications in threat intelligence or incident response are preferred.

Duties:
• Conduct proactive threat hunting across enterprise networks, endpoints, and cloud environments.
• Analyze threat intelligence feeds, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Correlate data from SIEM, EDR, and other security tools to detect malicious activity.
• Develop and refine detection rules, use cases, and hunting methodologies.
• Investigate security incidents and support incident response activities.
• Produce threat intelligence reports and briefings for stakeholders.
• Track emerging threats and assess potential impact to the organization.
• Support continuous monitoring, RMF processes, and compliance reporting.
• Collaborate with SOC, vulnerability management, and engineering teams

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