Threat Hunting Data Analyst

About the role

UST is searching for a Threat Hunting Data Analyst to support our Threat Hunting and Detection Program. This role focuses on using data analysis and foundational data science techniques to help identify suspicious patterns, improve detection quality, and enhance visibility across security telemetry. This is an ideal opportunity for someone early in their cybersecurity or data science career who is eager to apply analytical thinking to real-world security challenges.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets (endpoint, identity, cloud, network logs) to identify anomalies and trends
• Support development of data-driven hunting hypotheses
• Assist in building and tuning detection logic within the SIEM (e.g., Sentinel)
• Perform basic statistical analysis and exploratory data analysis (EDA)
• Help normalize and structure security data for improved analysis
• Track detection performance metrics (false positives, coverage, gaps)
• Collaborate with Threat Hunters and Incident Responders to refine analytics based on investigations

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in data analytics, cybersecurity, or related technical field
• Strong analytical mindset driven to deliver solutions to complex problems
• Experience with Python, KQL, SQL (basic scripting and data manipulation)
• Familiarity with log data or large datasets
• Degree or experience with Data Science

Nice to have:

• Exposure to SIEM tools (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel)
• Basic understanding of MITRE ATT&CK
• Coursework or projects involving statistics or machine learning

Skills

• Data Analysis
• Log Analysis
• MITRE ATT&CK
• Kusto Query Language (KQL)

Benefits

• Full-time regular employees: minimum 10 days paid vacation per year, 6 days paid sick leave (pro-rated for new hires), 10 paid holidays, paid bereavement leave and jury duty
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependents residing in the US
• Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, short- and long-term disability benefits
• Voluntary short-term disability benefits, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses (as allowable under IRS guidelines)
• Part-time employees: 6 days paid sick leave (pro-rated), eligible for 401(k) with employer matching
• Full-time temporary employees: 6 days paid sick leave (pro-rated), 401(k) with employer matching, medical/dental/vision for employee and dependents
• Part-time temporary employees: 6 days paid sick leave (pro-rated)
• Employees in states/localities with more generous paid sick leave laws receive those enhanced benefits
• Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico

Pay

Compensation range: $55,000–$83,000 (varies by office location, role, skill set, education, and experience)

Schedule

Hybrid – New York, NY