Cyber Security Threat Hunter
Core
Proactively hunt for threats, analyze security alerts and logs, and perform vulnerability assessments to defend applications, systems, and networks.
Role type
Threat Hunter / Security Analyst
Builds
Detection rules, security use cases aligned to MITRE ATT&CK, and improved incident response workflows
Domain
Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Network Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS, endpoint security tools, vulnerability management, penetration testing, network traffic analysis, incident response, digital forensics, cloud security concepts, regulatory frameworks (NIST, ISO, PCI-DSS)
Preferred skills
MITRE ATT&CK framework, developing detection rules, recommending security safeguards
Technologies
SIEM, IDS/IPS, AWS core services
Responsibilities
Proactively hunt for threats using SIEM, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence; Analyze security alerts, logs, and telemetry data to detect emerging attack patterns; Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing; 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
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC