Threat Hunter

Job Description

About Position: We at Persistent are looking for a Threat Hunter with experience in Threat Hunting, Malware Analysis. Role: Threat Hunter Location: Pune Experience: 5 to 10 years Job Type: Full Time Employment What You'll Do: 3+ years in threat hunting Job Summary: We are seeking a proactive and analytical Threat Hunter to join our cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying, investigating, and mitigating advanced threats that evade traditional security defenses. Analyzing and reviewing and validating the logs from the log sources. Suggesting user case fine tuning, new use case creation. Troubleshooting SIEM issues related to log sources. Collaborating with other members of the SOC team, as well as internal and external stakeholders, to resolve complex security incidents. Keeping up to date with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of incident response. As a Threat Hunter, you will leverage threat intelligence, analytics, and internal telemetry to detect signs of compromise and anomalous behavior across the enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities: Proactively hunt for unknown threats in the environment using a hypothesis-driven approach Analyze large volumes of logs, telemetry, and data from EDR, SIEM, network traffic, and other sources Develop and refine detection logic to identify stealthy and novel threats. Expertise You'll Bring: Strong understanding of cyber kill chain, MITRE ATT&CK, and threat actor behavior Hands-on experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel) Familiarity with EDR solutions (e.g., CrowdStrike, Carbon Black, Cisco Amp Microsoft Defender) Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or similar languages Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package Culture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles and company-sponsored higher education and certifications Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards Annual health check-ups Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents Inclusive Environment: Persistent Ltd. is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We offer hybrid work options and flexible working hours to accommodate various needs and preferences. Our office is equipped with accessible facilities, including adjustable workstations, ergonomic chairs, and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities. If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. Our company fosters a values-driven and people-centric work environment that enables our employees to: Accelerate growth, both professionally and personally Impact the world in powerful, positive ways, using the latest technologies Enjoy collaborative innovation, with diversity and work-life wellbeing at the core Unlock global opportunities to work and learn with the industry’s best Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent “Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.” Show more Show less