Incident Response Threat Hunter

Booz Allen Hamilton; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Incident Response Threat Hunter to join their dynamic threat detection and response team. In this entry-level role, you will utilize your analytical skills and experience with endpoint detection to identify cyber threats and assist organizations in recovering from incidents. This position offers the opportunity to think like a cyber attacker, enhancing your skills in forensic investigations and threat analysis. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this role is perfect for those passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• Experience with EDR platforms and intrusion analysis.
• Knowledge of security principles and threat landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Identify indicators of compromise using analytical skills.
• Collaborate with incident response analysts on forensic investigations.

Skills

EDR platforms (Carbon Black, SentinelOne, CrowdStrike)

Network and host-based intrusion analysis

Digital forensics

Cyber threat intelligence

Security principles (MITRE ATT&CK)

Microsoft Windows, UNIX, Mac knowledge

Security tools across layers

Anomalous behavior identification

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

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Opportunity

Are you looking for a threat hunter role, detecting cyber threats in support of active forensic investigations? Cyber threats are evolving, and when perimeter security and automated protection aren’t enough, networks are compromised, information is accessed, data is exfiltrated, backups are wiped, and ransomware is deployed, locking up an entire organization. Join our threat detection and response team to perform active threat hunting and assist organizations in recovering from cyber incidents.

Details

• Remote Work: Yes
• Job Number: R0219258
• Location: Cambridgeshire, GB

Responsibilities

Use your analytical skills and endpoint detection and response experience to identify indicators of compromise. Collaborate with incident response analysts engaged in forensic investigations. Think like a cyber attacker to understand how security measures were circumvented.

Qualifications

• Experience with EDR platforms such as Carbon Black, SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, or Defender for Endpoint
• Experience with network and host-based intrusion analysis, digital forensics, or malware handling
• Experience with hunt teams, cyber threat intelligence, incident response, or security operations teams
• Knowledge of security principles, including MITRE ATT&CK framework, threat landscapes, or attacker TTPs
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, UNIX, and Mac
• Knowledge of security tools across application, data, network, and endpoint layers
• Ability to leverage resources for research on threats, vulnerabilities, and attacker infrastructure
• Ability to identify anomalous behavior on endpoints or networks
• HS diploma or GED

Preferred Skills

• Experience with digital forensics from a malware perspective
• Knowledge of network communications, routing protocols, compliance standards, and internet applications
• Knowledge of system and network policies
• Relevant certifications such as GIAC GREM, GCFA, GNFA, OSCP, OSCE, or related

Additional Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Consulting and Services

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