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Cybersecurity Threat Hunter
United Kingdom (UK)
Full time
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We are recruiting for a Cyber Security Threat Hunter, to join our Cyber Proof Team in the UK.
As a Threat Hunter, you will play a crucial role in proactively identifying and mitigating security breaches, leveraging advanced analytics, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance our cyber security posture.

Role:

• Actively hunt for indicators of security breaches within large datasets, analysing network, endpoint, and cloud environments.
• Leverage both internal and external resources to research threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques. Develop hunting workflows and mitigation strategies.
• Design and implement data mining techniques to extract meaningful insights from complex datasets, supporting the identification of potential security issues.
• Collaborate with the incident response team to create effective detection and response workflows using Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools.
• Stay abreast of the latest cyber security technologies, trends, and threats, and contribute to the development of reports and dashboards that provide insights into client security posture.
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop and implement new tools and techniques that enhance cyber security analytics and threat detection.
• Manage and maintain comprehensive records of customer interactions and security assessments.
• Schedule, manage, and execute hunting activities, ensuring thorough preparation and timely reporting.
• Innovate and refine processes and workflows to proactively address complex threats and risks.

What you will bring:

• Minimum of 4+ years in Cyber Threat Hunting or Incident Response, with deep expertise in forensics and investigation of network, endpoint, and cloud logs.
• Strong understanding of attack methodologies, compromise footprints, and baseline operating system internals. Proficiency in network communications and user behaviour analysis.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and innovative thinking are essential.
• Experience with security applications such as SIEM, EDR, and forensic tools. Ability to conduct endpoint and network security analysis, including Windows artifact analysis and TCP/IP traffic analysis.
• Familiarity with cloud storage file and metadata examinations.
• Ability to continuously learn and stay updated on emerging cyber threats.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CEH, CCE, GCFE, or CCFE are highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of Python and experience with Jupyter Notebooks.
• Experience with security assessment tools like NMAP, Netcat, Nessus, and Metasploit.
• Knowledge of red teaming and ethical hacking is a plus.
• Familiarity with threat intelligence frameworks and methodologies.

Hurry & apply for an immediate discussion with our Talent Team!
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