Threat Hunting Specialist (Singaporeans Only)

Morgan McKinley; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 4,451,000 - 8,408,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a proactive Threat Hunting Specialist to design, execute, and scale proactive cyber defense programs. You will develop hypotheses, analyze complex environments, and neutralize emerging risks before incidents occur.

Qualified candidates have a bachelor’s in CS/InfoSec/Engineering, 3+ years in information security, and industry credentials such as GIAC GCFA or GCFR. This role is Singaporean-only and involves close collaboration with security operations and asset owners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, InfoSec, Engineering or related field with ≥3 years of experience.
• GIAC GCFA or GCFR or equivalent certifications.
• Experience in threat hunting, forensics and risk assessment; strong analytics and communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and run end-to-end Cyber Threat Hunting programs, from queries to intel.
• Partner with asset owners and security operations to manage hunt initiatives and analyze logs.
• Translate findings into clear reports, provide risk assessments and mitigation advice.
• Track global threat landscapes and contribute to cyber security exercises.

Skills

Threat hunting

Forensics

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Security/Engineering

Tools

GIAC GCFA

GIAC GCFR

Job description

JobTitle:Threat Hunting Specialist (Singaporeans Only)

Job Type:Permanent position

Are you a proactive defender who loves staying ahead of adversary techniques? We are seeking a analytical Threat Hunting Specialist to design, execute, and scale our proactive cyber defense programs. You will take the initiative to form hypotheses, analyze complex system and network environments, and neutralize emerging risks before they turn into incidents.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute end-to-end Cyber Threat Hunting programs—from developing custom search queries and testing hypotheses to delivering actionable intel.

• Partner directly with asset owners and security operations to manage hunt initiatives, dive deep into network/system logs, and analyze forensic images.

• Translate complex technical findings into clear reports for key stakeholders, provide expert risk assessments, and advise on threat vectors and mitigation strategies.

• Continuously track global threat landscapes to refine hunting capabilities and actively participate in team cyber security exercises.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field, alongside at least 3 years of hands-on experience in information security.

• Possess relevant industry credentials such as GIAC (GCFA, GCFR) or equivalent forensic and threat hunting certifications.

• Proven expertise in threat hunting, forensics, and risk assessment paired with strong analytical capabilities and excellent communication skills.

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