Cyber Security Threat Hunter

Job Description

The current information security landscape is technically complex and constantly changing. The IT Security Analyst II uses their knowledge of current security methods and standards to gather operational information and assess and analyze tools, systems, and processes in defense of applications, systems, and networks. They collaborate with Infrastructure and business teams to proactively identify risks, investigate anomalies, and improve detection and response capabilities across the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Proactively hunt for threats using SIEM, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence to identify indicators of compromise and anomalous behavior
• Analyze security alerts, logs, and telemetry data to detect emerging attack patterns and support incident investigations
• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses and validate exploitability
• Collaborate with SOC teams to refine alerting logic and improve incident response workflows
• Develop and enhance security use cases aligned to the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Partner with infrastructure, cloud, and security teams to prioritize remediation efforts based on risk and business impact

What You’ll Bring

• Strong hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security tools
• Experience in vulnerability management, penetration testing, and threat hunting methodologies
• Working knowledge of intrusion detection techniques, incident response, and digital forensics
• Familiarity with cloud security concepts and AWS core services
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks such as NIST, ISO, PCI-DSS, and data privacy standards
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Bonus Points

• Experience developing detection rules and security use cases aligned to MITRE ATT&CK
• Experience recommending additional security requirements and safeguards
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, CCSP, CCSK, or AWS certifications

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security tools
• Experience in vulnerability management, penetration testing, and threat hunting methodologies
• Working knowledge of intrusion detection techniques, incident response, and digital forensics
• Familiarity with cloud security concepts and AWS core services
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks such as NIST, ISO, PCI-DSS, and data privacy standards
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare
• Health savings account and flexible spending account
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages
• Legal and identity theft coverage
• Retail savings plan
• Wellbeing program
• Discounted WGU tuition
• Flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation
• No need for accrual for flexible paid sick time
• 11 paid holidays
• Other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave