CYBER THREAT HUNTER - INTEL, DEFENDER

City of London
3 weeks ago
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Cyber Threat Hunter - Intelligence, Defender, Sentinel

£55,000 - £75,000 (DOE) + Excellent Benefits

Hybrid, UK Wide

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Cyber Threat Hunter looking to advance their career and work with cutting-edge technology.

About You

To thrive in this role, you will:
Hold the highest level of security clearance - please ensure you meet this requirement before applying.
Have a deep understanding of APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) Groups and experience in conducting in-depth research.
Be highly analytical with a keen eye for detail and hands-on experience using Microsoft Defender and Sentinel.
Possess strong investigative skills, with an appreciation for the Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) domain and knowledge of various techniques and frameworks.
Have excellent report writing and verbal communication skills.
Be proficient in KQL (Kusto Query Language) for detailed and accurate reporting.
Be able to script in at least one language (PowerShell preferred, but others considered); programming knowledge is a plus.
Have experience with digital forensics and familiarity with cyber frameworks like NIST, Cyber Kill Chain, or MITRE ATT&CK.
Be open to occasional travel.
Hold relevant SANS or CREST qualifications (highly desirable, but other certifications will be considered).

What You'll Be Doing

Conducting in-depth research on threat groups.
Creating detection playbooks and mentoring junior team members.
identifying security gaps, performing vulnerability analysis, and enhancing detection capabilities.
Investigating incidents through root cause analysis.

This is just a glimpse of what to expect-there's plenty of exciting work ahead!

Why Join Us?

Work with cutting-edge cybersecurity tools and frameworks.
Career progression opportunities in a forward-thinking organisation.
A collaborative and supportive team environment.

We welcome applications from candidates looking to take their cyber threat hunting expertise to the next level.

Application Process:
Your application will be handled with the utmost confidentiality. We will discuss your CV with you before presenting it to any potential employer.

Adecco is an equal opportunities employer and an approved supplier for this position.

Keywords: ADECCO, CYBER, SECURITY, CTI, THREAT HUNTING, DEFENDER, SENTINEL, MITRE ATT&CK, SANS, CREST, SCRIPTING, APT

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