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Cyber Security Threat Hunter
Job summary
A leading financial services firm in Peterborough seeks a Cyber Security Threat Hunter to proactively identify threat actors and enhance security measures. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of dedicated experience in Threat Hunting within a SOC environment, along with strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of security tools and frameworks. Competitive salary and hybrid working offered.
Qualifications
- 2-3 years of experience in Threat Hunting, Threat Intelligence, or Threat Modelling.
- Experience in a SOC, CIRT, or similar security operations environment.
- Deep understanding of network protocols and operating systems.
Responsibilities
- Proactively search for and identify threat actors.
- Analyze large datasets to uncover hidden threats.
- Enhance the organization's security posture.
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Cyber Security Threat Hunter
Peterborough / Hybrid Working
GBP75,000 – GBP85,000 + benefits
Fantastic new permanent opportunity for an experienced Security Engineer with strong Threat Engineering / Hunting experience 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.
- 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
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