Cyber Security Threat Hunter

7 days ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Sanderson Full time £900,000 - £1,040,000 per year

Cyber Security Threat Hunter

Edinburgh / Hybrid Working

£75,000 - £85,000 + benefits

Fantastic new permanent opportunity for an experienced Security Engineer with strong Threat Engineering / Hunting experience required to join this specialist financial services business to help them deliver a range of proactive threat hunting cyber security projects.

As a specialist Threat Hunter you will be responsible for proactively searching for and identifying threat actors that have evaded traditional security defences. This role requires a deep understanding of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), MITRE ATT&CK Framework, cyber kill chain as well as the ability to analyse large datasets to uncover hidden threats. The ideal candidate will be a creative and analytical problem-solver who can work independently and as part of a team to enhance their security posture.

Skills Required:

  • A strong proven background within Cyber Security engineering and at least 2-3 years' experience dedicated to Threat Hunting, Threat Intelligence and Threat Modelling.
  • Proven experience in a SOC, CIRT, or similar security operations environment.
  • Deep understanding of network protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), and common enterprise applications.
  • Expertise in analysing network traffic (e.g., packet analysis with Wireshark).
  • Proficiency with security tools such as SIEM (e.g., Splunk, QRadar), EDR (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne) and threat intelligence platforms.
  • Strong scripting skills in at least one language (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
  • Solid understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and its application in threat hunting.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
  • Ability to think like an adversary and anticipate their next moves.
  • Strong understanding of forensic analysis principles.
  • Desired Certifications (one or more is a plus)
  • GIAC Certified Threat Hunter (GCTH)
  • GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM)
  • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

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