Threat Hunter (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Threat Hunter (Cybersecurity): Delivering expert-level threat operations support and performing hands-on threat hunting to detect and reduce emerging threats with an accent on incident response readiness and detection engineering. Focus on operationalizing the hirify.global platform, building API-based integrations, and researching emerging security challenges like AI and cloud security.

Location: Tokyo, Japan (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global is an Autonomous IT company providing a unified platform for endpoint management and security driven by AI and real-time intelligence.

What you will do

• Execute the full threat hunting lifecycle to detect, investigate, and reduce emerging threats across enterprise environments.
• Strengthen customer incident response readiness and assist with remediation planning.
• Deploy and enable hirify.global Security Operations solutions tailored to unique customer use cases.
• Build API-driven integrations with third-party tools and create custom hunts to enhance threat visibility.
• Collaborate with internal product teams to translate customer insights into platform improvements.
• Research emerging security challenges, including AI, container, cloud, and OT security.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, or threat hunting.
• Hands-on experience with detection analysis and investigation in enterprise environments.
• Proficiency with security platforms such as EDR, SIEM, SOAR, or threat intelligence platforms.
• Skill in scripting or API usage (e.g., Python, PowerShell, REST APIs) for data-driven investigations.
• Native-level fluency in Japanese and business-level proficiency in English.
• Must be based in Tokyo, Japan for a hybrid work arrangement.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive culture emphasizing collaboration, respect, and diversity.
• 5 days of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) per year to contribute to the community.
• Opportunity to work for a recognized Forbes Cloud 100 company.
• Professional growth within a rapidly growing team of intrusion analysts.