Threat Hunting Consultant (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Threat Hunting Consultant (Cybersecurity): Hunting for historical and active threats in enterprise environments and providing actionable recommendations to remediate findings with an accent on analyzing logs and system artifacts for adversary activity. Focus on developing and maturing threat hunting capabilities, including research, methodology, and scripting.

Location: Remote (USA only). Eligibility is restricted to members of the U.S. Armed Forces separating honorably.

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in cybersecurity, protecting organizations with its advanced AI-native platform.

What you will do

• Analyze logs and system artifacts looking for evidence of adversary activity in enterprise environments.
• Produce high-quality written and verbal reports, presentations, recommendations, and findings to key stakeholders.
• Contribute to developing and maturing threat hunting capabilities, including research, methodology, and scripting.

Requirements

• Experience in Threat Hunting, including an understanding of Windows and Linux forensic artifacts and analysis methodologies.
• Strong threat analysis skills, including hypothesis-driven analysis, IOC searching, and time-lining threat activity.
• Understanding of targeted attacks, including tradecraft associated with eCrime and nation-state adversaries, and ability to use intelligence.
• Ability to create search queries and write simple scripts in Python or another scripting language.
• Practical understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems, network protocols, and fundamental identity concepts like Active Directory.
• Strong ability to communicate analysis findings to clients, including technical and executive audiences, and legal counsel.
• Eligibility for DoD SkillBridge participation as a U.S. Armed Forces member.

Nice to have

• Incident Response experience, especially with large-scale investigations.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Strong understanding of targeted attacks and ability to create customized tactical and strategic remediation plans.
• BA or BS / MA or MS degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent relevant work experience).

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive culture that gives every hirify.globalr flexibility and autonomy to own their careers.
• Mission-driven company with a focus on innovation and commitment to customers and community.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culture of belonging.
• Supports veterans and individuals with disabilities through its affirmative action program.