Threat Hunter

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Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Cybersecurity Professional


Key Responsibilities

Threat Hunting

  • Proactively hunt for undetected threats across networks, systems, and endpoints using

    behavioral analysis

    and

    threat intelligence

    .
  • Identify

    Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)

    and anomalies to detect potential threats or APT activities.
  • Leverage threat intelligence feeds and the

    MITRE ATT&CK framework

    to build and validate detection use cases.
  • Collaborate with

    SOC

    teams to enhance detection rules and reduce false positives.
  • Conduct

    forensic investigations

    and perform root cause analysis on incidents and suspicious behaviors.
  • Develop

    custom scripts

    and

    queries

    (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automating hunting activities in EDR, SIEM, and XDR platforms.
  • Document and share

    threat hunting reports

    ,

    IOCs

    , and actionable recommendations with relevant stakeholders.


Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT)

  • Conduct

    vulnerability assessments

    and

    penetration tests

    on systems, applications, networks, and APIs.
  • Analyze vulnerabilities, assess risks, and deliver

    detailed, actionable reports

    to technical teams.
  • Use a combination of

    automated tools

    (e.g.,

    Nessus

    ,

    Burp Suite

    ,

    Nmap

    ,

    Metasploit

    ) and

    manual techniques

    to identify security flaws.
  • Ensure all assessments adhere to

    internal policies

    and

    regulatory standards

    .
  • Perform periodic and ad-hoc security assessments for

    web applications

    ,

    databases

    ,

    wireless

    , and

    cloud environments

    .
  • Collaborate with IT teams to validate remediations through

    re-testing and follow-ups

    .
  • Stay current on

    emerging vulnerabilities

    ,

    exploit techniques

    , and

    threat actor tactics

    .


Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science,

    Information Security

    , or a related discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience

    in a cybersecurity role with hands-on work in

    threat hunting

    and

    VAPT

    .
  • Strong expertise in VAPT tools and methodologies:
  • Nessus, Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, OWASP Top 10.
  • Experience with

    SIEMs

    ,

    EDR platforms

    , and

    threat intelligence tools

    .
  • Working knowledge of the

    MITRE ATT&CK framework

    .
  • Proficient in

    scripting languages

    such as

    Python, PowerShell, or Bash

    .
  • Excellent

    analytical

    ,

    investigative

    , and

    report-writing

    skills.
  • Strong

    communication

    and

    stakeholder engagement

    abilities.


Preferred Certifications

  • OSCP

    – Offensive Security Certified Professional
  • CEH

    – Certified Ethical Hacker
  • GIAC

    – GCIH, GPEN, GWAPT

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