Principal Threat Hunter

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement proactive threat hunting strategies across cloud and SaaS platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Okta, M365), based on current intelligence and ATT&CK-based adversary behaviors.

• Enhance and manage an ongoing threat intelligence reporting function, transforming intel into hunt leads, detection opportunities, and narratives for clients.

• Oversee incident response investigations during US business hours, from the initial scoping to root cause analysis; assume the Incident Commander role when necessary.

• Consistently monitor threat detections and provide responsive services through detailed event analysis and sound judgement.

• Assess and investigate security alerts across cloud and SaaS environments, distinguishing actual threats from false alarms, and identify detection gaps for the detection engineering team.

• Utilize automation and AI tools to amplify impact, while recommending enhancements for processes, workflows, products, and policies.

• Shape the team's approach to hunting, investigating, and responding to threats across cloud and SaaS environments on a large scale.

• Lead intricate investigations, propel threat intelligence initiatives, and contribute to the development of hunting methodologies.

• Raise technical standards, mentor colleagues, and assist in evolving detection and response capabilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in a security operations role, specifically in threat hunting and/or threat intelligence.

• Demonstrated experience in building or participating in a structured threat hunting and/or threat intelligence program.

• Experience in incident response with the capability to lead investigations autonomously; experience as an Incident Commander is a plus.

• Proficient understanding of cloud and SaaS environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, Okta, M365).

• Practical experience using automation or AI tools within security operations; proven application, not merely familiarity.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, highly self-motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced virtual environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

• 401k plan with matching contributions

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)

• Reimbursement for cell phone expenses

• State-of-the-art equipment provided