Threat Hunter

Peraton

Threat Hunter conducting technical analysis of government network traffic to identify anomalies. Engaging with external entities and developing mitigation strategies for emerging threats.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeWarrenton • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,000 - $138,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct technical analysis of network traffic to identify anomalies.
Monitor and understand emerging threats.
Report detected incidents to agency and work toward resolution.
Develop detection signatures and test them for effectiveness.
Identify and document network-based tactics used by attackers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience, or 3 years of experience with a Master’s.
Demonstrated experience in threat hunting or network/cloud forensics.
Proven ability to develop and recommend corrective actions.
Comfortable interfacing with external entities including law enforcement, intelligence and other government organizations and agencies.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to obtain Public Trust security clearance required.
Willingness and ability to travel 10-25%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Bonuses

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Hard Skills & Tools

Technical AnalysisNetwork Traffic AnalysisAnomaly DetectionCorrective Action DevelopmentIncident Resolution

Soft Skills

Interfacing with External EntitiesCommunication Skills