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SpecterOps

Adversary emulation, penetration testing, threat hunting.

Defensive Security Analyst

Security Operations & Incident ResponseConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWashington, DC, USA$110k - $160k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Current Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance, or eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information designation.
  • Ability to work on site in Washington, DC, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM Eastern Time, and be available for after-hours or weekend work during urgent incident-response scenarios.
  • Established experience operating in a Security Operations Center environment, through relevant experience or qualifications.
  • Knowledge of operating and maintaining a security information and event management system.
  • Knowledge of cloud architectures, particularly Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure.
  • Experience with programming or scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, and Bash.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expertise in a supporting capacity for incident-response activities and digital-forensics state preservation, including capturing and preserving system logs, volatile memory, and physical or virtual hard-drive images.
  • Conduct host forensics, network forensics, log analysis, and malware triage in support of hunt operations.
  • Interface constructively and professionally with client contacts and staff.
  • Utilize common forensic and incident-response tools.
  • Develop comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for technical and executive audiences.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in penetration testing.
  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies and maintain current knowledge of the latest technologies.
  • Ability to train others in forensic and incident-response techniques and tools.

About the Company

SpecterOps

Adversary emulation, penetration testing, threat hunting.

SpecterOps provides cybersecurity services that focus on understanding and countering attacker tactics, including adversary simulation, penetration testing, hunt operations, breach assessments, plus training and tools like BloodHound and PowerForensics. It works by mimicking real attackers to test defenses, actively hunting for threats, and evaluating the impact of breaches, with BloodHound mapping Active Directory to reveal attack paths and PowerForensics aiding disk-forensic analysis. The company differentiates itself through a hands‑on, attacker‑tactics‑driven approach that combines services, training, and proprietary tooling for both government and commercial clients. Its goal is to help organizations strengthen their security posture against advanced cyber threats.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Series B
Total funding
$108.5M
Headquarters
Alexandria, VA
Founded
2017

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