MSS SOC Threathunting

London
3 months ago
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Job Title: SOC Threat hunting Analyst

Location: Remote

Duration: 04 months contract

Active SC Clearance required

Experience and knowledge

Key Responsibilities:

Threat Detection Use Case Development:

Design and implement detection logic aligned to specific threat scenarios, using industry frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
Maintain detection content throughout its lifecycle - from development and testing to deployment and tuning.
Work with client Lead Analysts to ensure content relevance and effectiveness in detecting threats across various environments.Proactive Threat Hunting:

Conduct hypothesis-driven threat hunts based on client telemetry, threat intelligence, and observed anomalies.
Use available data sources and tools to identify suspicious or malicious activity that may bypass existing detections.
Document and present findings in a clear and actionable format for both internal teams and clients. Content QA and Maintenance Participate in the review and validation of detection content prior to deployment.
Assist in updating runbooks, SOPs, and detection playbooks to reflect changes in tools, threats, or client requirements.
Support efforts to maintain consistency, accuracy, and quality in all delivered content. Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing Actively engage with the wider SOC, threat intelligence, and tooling teams to refine detection strategies.
Share insights, findings, and improvements with team members through documentation, workshops, or informal sessions.
Support cross-team initiatives and help drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.If you're excited about this role then we would like to hear from you!

Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it to Prasanna . merugu @ randstaddigital . com and let's start the conversation!

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