Cyber Threat Hunter – Jobbird.com

Forensic Focus; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 66,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Forensic Focus Limited seeks an experienced Cyber Threat Hunter to join our national defence DFIR team on-site. You will hunt for advanced threats across military IT systems, analyse suspicious activity and help develop detection methodologies while mentoring peers.

The role requires five-plus years in digital forensics and cybersecurity, with strong scripting (Python/PowerShell) and familiarity with forensic tooling across multiple OS.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of digital forensics and cybersecurity experience.
• Experience in incident response required.
• Recognized SANS/GIAC certifications GCFA, GNFA, GREM and GASF preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead threat hunting within a national defence cyber security centre.
• Coach and mentor colleagues; report findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Develop detection methodologies and communicate results to stakeholders clearly.

Skills

Digital forensics

Incident response

Networking knowledge

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Forensic tooling across OSs

Education

GCFA

GNFA

GREM

GASF

SANS certifications

Tools

Python

PowerShell

Job description

# Cyber Threat Hunter – Jobbird.com*Jobster***Nederland, Overijssel**Onsite · Lead/Principal · Full-time · $7,575.00/mo - $7,575.00/mo### The RoleThe role sits within a DFIR team at a national defence cyber security centre, where the successful candidate hunts for advanced threats across military IT systems, analyses suspicious activity, and develops detection methodologies. The position also involves coaching and mentoring colleagues and reporting findings clearly to stakeholders.### Skills & ExperienceCandidates need at least five years of experience in digital forensics and cybersecurity, including incident response. Relevant SANS/GIAC certifications such as GCFA, GNFA, GASF, and GREM are expected, alongside strong networking knowledge, scripting skills in Python or PowerShell, and experience with forensic tooling across multiple operating systems.### Who It SuitsThis role suits an experienced digital forensics and threat hunting professional ready to take a lead position in a high-stakes government defence environment. Those comfortable working under pressure, communicating technical findings to varied audiences, and contributing to national security will find this role compelling.Typical advertised salary forIncident Response roles in Netherlands:**€66,000–€84,000**(median €78,000 — from19 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).Compare Incident Response salaries in Netherlands →Certifications mentioned:GCFA · GREM · GNFA · SANS · GASF — find training for these on theDFIR Training Finder.Learn More/Apply