Threat Management Specialist

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Threat Management Specialist (Tier 2) to join our Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC). This role involves deep-dive incident analysis, correlation of data from multiple sources, and escalation of critical events. The Tier 2 Specialist will advise on remediation actions and contribute to the enhancement of SOC capabilities through the application of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and SOAR technologies.

About Revature:

Revature is one of the largest and fastest-growing employers of technology talent across the U.S., partnering with Fortune 500 companies, the biggest System Integrators, and Government Contractors to identify experienced professionals who can be effective leaders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify cybersecurity problems which may require mitigating controls
• Analyze network traffic to identify exploit or intrusion-related attempts
• Provide subject matter expertise on network-based attacks, traffic analysis, and intrusion methodologies
• Escalate items requiring further investigation to other members of the Threat Management team
• Utilize AI/ML-based tools to detect anomalies, automate triage, and improve threat intelligence
• Perform and analyze threat intelligence to assess risk and adapt defenses using ML-enhanced tools
• Manage email security using ProofPoint, monitor for threats, and respond to attacks
• Configure Splunk for log analysis, create alerts, and investigate security incidents
• Set up FirePower for network monitoring, analyze traffic patterns, and enforce security measures
• Deploy SentinelOne agents, monitor alerts, and conduct security assessments
• Monitor, review, and respond to security alerts across platforms including Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender for Endpoint, Defender XDR, Defender for Office 365, Azure Entra ID, and Google Cloud Security Command Center (SCC)
• Tune security policies, maintain visibility into cloud and endpoint environments, and support continuous improvement of the organization’s security posture
• Stay current on cybersecurity trends, threat actors, and AI/ML research

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in IT security, with exposure to AI/ML projects
• 2+ years of experience in network traffic analysis
• Strong working knowledge of Boolean logic, TCP/IP fundamentals, network-level exploits, and threat management
• Understanding of control frameworks and risk management techniques
• Excellent oral & written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Experience with IDS/IPS technologies, architectures, and signature-based and anomaly-based detection methods
• Familiarity with cloud security platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform
• Hands-on experience with cybersecurity automation and SOAR platforms
• Proficiency in using machine learning frameworks for anomaly detection, threat intelligence, and behavioral analysis
• Skills in data analysis and feature engineering for preprocessing and transforming large datasets
• Familiarity with AI/ML techniques in cybersecurity, including automated threat detection, incident response automation, and predictive analytics
• Understanding and experience identifying and implementing automation use cases
• This is a full-time W2 role, not C2C

Preferred certifications:

• GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)
• GIAC Certified Security Essentials (GSEC)
• CISSP
• SSCP

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Revature (“Company”) is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, benefits, compensation, and training. If you require accommodation to work, based on any of these protected factors, please notify the Human Resources Department, and the Company will evaluate the request and provide accommodation in accordance with applicable law.

We seek to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws related to discrimination and will not tolerate interference with the ability of any of the Company's employees to perform their job duties. Our policy reflects and affirms the Company's commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.

Note: Work authorization in the country you are applying to is required. Revature does not sponsor work visas.