Senior Cyber Defense and Threat Hunting Expert, Public Sector Remote / Telecommute Jobs

This position requires onsite client-facing work 5 days a week in Honolulu, Hawaii. Note: arenaflex's hybrid workplace includes remote roles. Remote location: Hawaii, USA.Minimum qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. • Must currently have or be able to obtain advanced DoD 8140 DCWF certification. • 5 years of experience with security assessments, security design reviews, or threat modeling. • 5 years of experience with security engineering, computer and network security, and security protocols. • 5 years of experience in SOC analyst, malware research, threat hunting, or similar roles, working with EDR and SIEM technologies. • Must possess an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance (TS/SCI). Preferred qualifications: • Certifications in CISSP, CISM, GCIH, GCIA, or OSCP. • 5 years of experience in security operations role, incident response, threat hunting, artificial intelligence, and vulnerability management. • Experience delivering comprehensive security solutioning through design, coding, configuration, and deployment. • Experience in securing cloud environments with an understanding of arenaflex cloud security principles and best practices. About the job In this role, you will provide AI-enabled SOC services and cyber threat hunting capabilities to a critical DoW customer. You will leverage your expert knowledge of arenaflex's AI capabilities and solutions to increase SOC detections, workflows, and efficiencies. Additionally, you will work alongside Security Engineers to actively monitor and protect their environment from malicious cyber attacks and intrusions. You will also work with software engineers to infuse AI across the security stack, empowering security via agentic AI capabilities. arenaflex Public Sector brings the magic of arenaflex to the mission of government and education with solutions purpose-built for enterprises. We focus on helping United States public sector institutions accelerate their digital transformations, and we continue to make significant investments and grow our team to meet the complex needs of local, state and federal government and educational institutions. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $132,000-$194,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at arenaflex. Responsibilities • Develop and implement custom-built AI-driven security detections and workflows. • Develop and implement security monitoring strategies, incident response plans, and security awareness programs. • Oversee the deployment and operation of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) and other security tools. • Leverage cyber threat intelligence to conduct ongoing network hunt activities and identify active and dormant threats within the environment. • Conduct forensic analysis of security incidents and develop and deliver post-incident reports and recommendations for improvement. Provide cyber hardening recommendations to increase overall security posture. arenaflex is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also arenaflex's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form. Apply tot his job

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