Cybersecurity Threat Hunter

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

Health and wellness benefits

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a proactive Cybersecurity Threat Hunter to join the advanced security operations team. This role focuses on identifying and neutralizing threats that evade defenses, leveraging cutting-edge tools and threat intelligence in a fully remote capacity.

You will search for APTs, develop detection hypotheses, analyze large security datasets, and document findings for remediation with incident response. Strong analytical thinking is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in threat hunting, incident response, or security operations.
• Strong understanding of kill chains, adversary TTPs, and threat intel analysis.
• Proficiency with SIEM, EDR, network analysis tools, and scripting (Python/PowerShell).

Responsibilities

• Proactively hunt for advanced threats and adversaries within network environments.
• Develop and deploy detection hypotheses based on threat intel and TTPs.
• Utilize SIEM, EDR, network tools, and threat intel platforms.
• Analyze large datasets for IOCs and anomalous behavior.
• Document findings and collaborate with incident response for remediation.
• Continuously research emerging threats to refine hunting methods.

Skills

Threat Hunting

Incident Response

Security Operations

SIEM

EDR

Python

PowerShell

Threat Intelligence

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS or related field

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Network analysis tools

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and analytical Cybersecurity Threat Hunter to join their advanced security operations team based in Cape Town . In this critical role, you will be at the forefront of identifying and neutralizing sophisticated cyber threats that may evade existing security defenses. You will leverage cutting-edge tools and techniques to proactively search for malicious activities within the company's networks and systems. This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven individual passionate about proactive defense, staying ahead of adversaries, and making a significant impact on the organization's security resilience, operating in a fully remote capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively search for advanced persistent threats (APTs) and sophisticated adversaries within the network environment.
• Develop and deploy detection hypotheses based on threat intelligence, TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures), and anomaly detection.
• Utilize various security tools, including SIEM, EDR, network forensics, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Analyze large datasets to identify suspicious patterns, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and anomalous behaviors.
• Document findings, create detailed reports, and collaborate with incident response teams for remediation.
• Continuously research emerging threats and adversarial techniques to refine hunting methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in threat hunting, incident response, or advanced security operations.
• Strong understanding of cyber kill chains, adversary TTPs, and threat intelligence analysis.
• Proficiency with security tools such as SIEM , EDR , network analysis tools, and scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
• Experience with data analysis and visualization techniques for security data.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex security events.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous remote work stipend for home office setup and expenses.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, attending industry conferences, and advanced training.
• A dynamic and collaborative remote team environment focused on innovation and excellence.