Job
Description
Threat Hunting:
Design and execute proactive threat hunting campaigns using advanced tools and techniques.Analyse security telemetry, logs, and network data to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs).Continuously improve hunting methodologies based on emerging threats and intelligence.Work closely with SOC analysts to escalate findings and support investigations.
Threat Intelligence:
Collect, analyse, and disseminate actionable threat intelligence to internal teams.Monitor global threat landscape and security bulletins to identify relevant threats.Establish and maintain relationships with external threat intelligence communities and vendors.Integrate threat intelligence feeds into security controls and detection mechanisms.
Incident Response SME:
Lead and coordinate response activities during cybersecurity incidents.Conduct root cause analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.Develop and maintain incident response plans, playbooks, and runbooks.Provide training and guidance to incident response teams and stakeholders.Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements related to incident handling.
Required education Bachelor's Degree Preferred education Master's Degree Required technical and professional expertise Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; advanced certifications preferred (e.g., CISSP, GIAC, CISM, CEH).Proven experience (7+ years) in cybersecurity roles focused on threat modelling, hunting, intelligence, and incident response.Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, OWASP).Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, EDR tools, foundation level forensics, and threat intelligence platforms.Experience with cloud security and threat modelling in cloud environments.Familiarity with malware analysis and reverse engineering.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Ability to work under pressure and coordinate across teams during security incidents.
Preferred technical and professional experience Proficient in scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, or similar).