Capital One · 3 days ago

Principal Associate, Cyber Threat Hunter

McLean, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$165K/yr - $188K/yr

4+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Conduct threat hunting operations in Capital One’s most complex and critical environments.

Analyze log data to detect active threats within the network using knowledge of the current threat landscape, threat actor techniques, and the internal network.

Perform advanced threat research to proactively identify potential threat vectors and work with engineering and security teams to improve prevention and detection methods.

Develop expertise on the Capital One threat landscape using internal data, threat trends, and operational metrics to clearly communicate the Capital One threat landscape to senior executives, to include the Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Information Officer.

Proactively build and maintain relationships with partner teams, including but not limited to Cyber Intelligence, Red Team, Insider Threat, and CSOC.

Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across operations, intel, and engineering to iteratively improve security controls and detection capabilities.

Conduct time-sensitive analysis during cyber investigations, including active threat hunting and malware analysis.

Analyze malicious code, packet capture files, and artifacts.

Identify gaps in logging capabilities and develop and propose strategies to fill gaps.

Identify and propose automated alerts for new and previously unknown threats. Collaborate with teams across the Cyber organization to mitigate risk by testing, deploying, and developing investigative playbooks.

Automate repetitive hunt processes using a wide range of tools and techniques, including, but not limited to writing custom Python scripts.

Identify and enhance processes where automation has the potential to improve efficiencies, provide actionable data, and facilitate collaboration.

Mentor other analysts in project execution and tactical upskilling; conduct brown bag lunches to teach specialized skill sets.

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