Cyber Security Threat Hunter

Sanderson; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist financial services company is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Threat Hunter in Edinburgh. This role involves proactively identifying threats that evade traditional defenses and requires expertise in threat hunting, analysis of network traffic, and understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Candidates should have a strong background in Cyber Security with relevant scripting abilities and analytical skills. A competitive salary between £75,000 and £85,000 is offered with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in Threat Hunting and related fields.
• Experience in a SOC, CIRT, or similar security operations environment.
• Proficient in network protocols and enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

• Proactively search for and identify threat actors evading security defenses.
• Analyse large datasets to uncover hidden threats.
• Enhance the overall security posture of the organization.

Skills

Threat Hunting

Threat Intelligence

Threat Modelling

Network Protocols

Analysing Network Traffic

Security Tools

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

MITRE ATT&CK Framework

Analytical Skills

Forensic Analysis

Tools

Wireshark

Splunk

QRadar

CrowdStrike

SentinelOne

Job description

Cyber Security Threat Hunter

Edinburgh / Hybrid Working

GBP75,000 – GBP85,000 + benefits

Fantastic new permanent opportunity for an experienced Security Engineer with strong Threat Engineering / Hunting experience required to join this specialist financial services business to help them deliver a range of proactive threat hunting cyber security projects.

As a specialist Threat Hunter you will be responsible for proactively searching for and identifying threat actors that have evaded traditional security defences. This role requires a deep understanding of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), MITRE ATT&CK Framework, cyber kill chain as well as the ability to analyse large datasets to uncover hidden threats. The ideal candidate will be a creative and analytical problem–solver who can work independently and as part of a team to enhance their security posture.

Skills Required:

• A strong proven background within Cyber Security engineering and at least 2–3 years' experience dedicated to Threat Hunting, Threat Intelligence and Threat Modelling.
• Proven experience in a SOC, CIRT, or similar security operations environment.
• Deep understanding of network protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), and common enterprise applications.
• Expertise in analysing network traffic (e.g., packet analysis with Wireshark).
• Proficiency with security tools such as SIEM (e.g., Splunk, QRadar), EDR (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne) and threat intelligence platforms.
• Strong scripting skills in at least one language (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
• Solid understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and its application in threat hunting.
• Strong analytical and problem–solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to think like an adversary and anticipate their next moves.
• Strong understanding of forensic analysis principles.
• Desired Certifications (one or more is a plus)
  • GIAC Certified Threat Hunter (GCTH)
  • GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM)
  • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

For any further queries regarding the role, please contact Danny Palmer at

Reasonable Adjustments:

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