Sr Threat Hunter Researcher

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a senior Threat Hunter to proactively safeguard against cyber threats. The role involves using advanced tools and methodologies to hunt for threats, with significant responsibilities in incident response and threat intelligence. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in cybersecurity and be proactive problem solvers committed to enhancing digital safety.

Qualifications

• Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC).
• Proven cybersecurity research experience, especially with APTs.
• Knowledge of advanced threat hunting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Proactively search for malicious activity within networks.
• Identify and analyze new threats and tactics.
• Coordinate findings with Incident Response and Threat Intelligence teams.

Skills

Threat landscape understanding

Attention to detail

Cybersecurity research

Incident response knowledge

Technical communication

Tools

IDA Pro

Ollydbg

Wireshark

Python

SQL

Job description

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At Palo Alto Networks, everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers, and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contribute to our collective success. Our values, crowdsourced by employees, are brought to life through each of us every day - from disruptive innovation and collaboration to execution. We foster an environment of integrity and inclusion.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and respect each employee as a unique individual. Our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to support you, including our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account, mental and financial health resources, and personalized learning opportunities.

Job Description

Your Career

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a senior Threat Hunter to join Unit 42's Managed Services group. Threat Hunters play a critical role in safeguarding organizations against cyber threats by proactively searching for threats across datasets. They lead threat hunting activities related to malware, threat actor groups, and campaigns. This role requires a deep understanding of cybersecurity, incident response, threat intelligence, and hands-on technical skills.

Primary responsibilities include proactively searching for malicious activity within networks, using advanced tools and methodologies, and developing new hunting techniques to stay ahead of threats.

Effective communication with teams such as Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, and cybersecurity leadership is essential for sharing findings and coordinating responses.

Your Impact

• Help organizations stay ahead of adversaries and cyber threats
• Guide customers on protection and readiness
• Identify and analyze new threats and tactics to improve solutions
• Share knowledge and findings to influence the industry
• Collaborate with research and development groups
• Contribute to a safer world

Qualifications

Your Experience

• Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC)
• Understanding of threat landscape, attack tools, tactics, techniques, networking, and security fundamentals
• Experience investigating targeted threats in endpoints and networks
• Proven cybersecurity research experience, especially in APTs or cybercrime
• Background in forensic analysis and incident response tools (e.g., IDA Pro, Ollydbg, Wireshark)
• Knowledge of APT operations, attack vectors, lateral movement, persistence mechanisms
• Understanding organizational cybersecurity measures
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of advanced threat hunting techniques and development of new methods
• Experience in Incident Response is a plus
• Proficiency in Python and SQL is beneficial
• Familiarity with reverse engineering is advantageous
• Ability to simplify complex ideas
• Experience writing technical blogs and analysis reports
• Ability to analyze malicious campaign infrastructures
• Self-starter capable of working independently and adapting to change

Qualifications

This role requires eligibility for UK Security Check (SC) Clearance, including recent UK residence and British citizenship. If not met, application cannot proceed.

Additional Information

The Team

Unit 42 is Palo Alto Networks’ global threat intelligence team, committed to sharing threat intelligence industry-wide. We provide in-depth research on adversaries, malware, and attack campaigns, uncovering and documenting behaviors, and sharing insights through playbooks.

If you seek a career with top cybersecurity minds, this is your opportunity. Join a passionate, dynamic team working on challenging projects aligned with our mission to make the digital world safer.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities. For assistance, contact us at [emailprotected]. Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination.