Senior Technical Consultant – Network Security Operations

Thinkahead Consultant Psychologist Pty Ltd

Senior Technical Consultant supporting the technical execution of ExtraHop cybersecurity deployments. Mentoring junior members while driving technical excellence in a collaborative environment.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and deploying ExtraHop sensor architectures across various environments, with a strong focus on packetstore configuration, custom detection creation, and integration with SIEM platforms. Proficient in wire data analysis and threat hunting methodologies to enhance network security and incident response capabilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ExtraHop Reveal(x) ExperiencePacketstore ConfigurationCustom Detection DevelopmentJavaScript and Python ScriptingNetwork Security Expertise

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Hard Skills

ExtraHop Reveal(x)Packetstore DesignWire Data AnalysisTLS/SSL DecryptionCustom Dashboard DevelopmentREST API IntegrationCloud Traffic MirroringThreat HuntingIncident InvestigationPerformance Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAnalytical SkillsTroubleshooting CapabilitiesMentoring

Tools & Technologies

SIEMSOARTicketing PlatformsCMDBAWSAzureLinuxMacWindows

Certifications & Qualifications

ExtraHop CertificationCISSPCYSACEHSecurity+Pentest+OSCP

Industry Keywords

NDR SolutionsMITRE ATT&CK FrameworkCyber Kill ChainNIST Cybersecurity FrameworkCIS Critical Security Controls

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityDNSGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScriptLinuxPythonSplunkTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and deploy ExtraHop sensor architectures across physical, virtual, and cloud environments, including sensor placement strategy for TAPs, SPAN ports, and VPC traffic mirroring in AWS and Azure
Configure and design packetstores for retention, query performance, and compliance requirements, including sizing decisions for high-throughput environments
Create custom detections and bundles tailored to client environments, moving beyond out-of-box detections to address specific threats and false-positive patterns
Develop custom dashboards in Reveal(x) using metrics, devices, and applications views, translating wire data into views that map to client SOC workflows and executive reporting needs
Build and maintain REST API integrations between ExtraHop and SIEM, SOAR, ticketing, and CMDB platforms, including custom triggers and open data stream configurations
Conduct network visibility assessments for prospective and existing clients, identifying blind spots in east-west traffic, encrypted traffic decryption coverage, and segmentation gaps
Collaborate with clients to optimize and fine tune their deployment and provide guidance to assist with the optimization of the platform.
Act as a technical resource for troubleshooting and resolving complex Extrahop related issues during and post-implementation.
Contribute to project documentation, ensuring clarity and completeness of Solution Designs and As-Built configurations.
Mentor junior AHEAD consultants, sharing your Extrahop knowledge and fostering their technical development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of hands-on experience with ExtraHop Reveal(x) or Reveal(x) 360 in production environments or similar NDR solutions.
Experience deploying and administering ExtraHop Reveal(x) Enterprise or Reveal(x) 360
Demonstrated experience deploying and tuning ExtraHop sensors, recordstores, and packetstores, including sizing, retention configuration, and performance troubleshooting
Strong grasp of wire data analysis: L2-L7 protocol behavior (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, etc), TLS/SSL decryption
Experience building custom detections, bundles, and dashboards beyond default configurations
Proficient in JavaScript and Python scripting for automation, customization, and workflow optimization
Working knowledge of at least one major SIEM (Splunk, XSIAM, Crowdstrike or equivalent) and experience integrating ExtraHop as a data source
Experienced in proactive threat hunting and incident investigations using the MITRE ATT&CK framework, Cyber Kill Chain, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), and CIS Critical Security Controls to identify adversary TTPs and strengthen detection and response capabilities.
Experience with cloud traffic mirroring (AWS VPC Traffic Mirroring, Azure vTAP, or GCP Packet Mirroring) is a strong plus
Solid Understanding of network security, cloud environments, Identity, Linux, Mac and Windows.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
Effective communication skills with the ability to engage with clients and Team members.
ExtraHop certification (ECS or equivalent) preferred or relevant industry certifications ( CISSP, CYSA, CEH, Security+, Pentest+, OSCP) are a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid company holidays
Paid time off
Paid parental and caregiver leave
Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details.