Cybersecurity Threat Hunter

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Flexible hours

Training and development

Tools access

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging area is seeking a proactive Cybersecurity Threat Hunter for a fully remote role. You will lead proactive hunting, analyze logs and telemetry, and develop detection rules to identify and mitigate threats across the environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity or a related field and at least five years of experience, with strong skills in SIEM/EDR, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), scripting, and threat modeling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 5 years of cybersecurity experience with threat hunting or incident response.
• Experience analyzing network protocols, endpoint telemetry and log data.
• Proficiency with security tools such as SIEM, EDR, network forensics tools, and threat intel platforms.
• Strong scripting skills (Python/PowerShell) for data analysis and automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute proactive threat hunting methodologies and campaigns.
• Analyze large datasets (logs, network traffic, endpoint telemetry) to identify IOCs.
• Investigate suspicious activities and determine impact.
• Develop detection rules and signatures based on hunting findings.
• Collaborate with SOC and IR teams to share intelligence and support investigations.
• Stay informed about latest TTPs and threat actor techniques.
• Utilize threat intelligence feeds to guide hunting efforts.
• Document hunting hypotheses, methodologies and findings.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of monitoring and detection capabilities.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for hunting tasks.

Skills

5+ years cybersecurity experience

Threat hunting / incident response

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Network forensics

Threat intelligence platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic e-commerce platform operating in the Vereeniging area, is seeking a proactive and skilled Cybersecurity Threat Hunter. This role is at the forefront of defense, actively searching for advanced threats that may have bypassed existing security controls. You will leverage sophisticated tools and techniques to uncover hidden malicious activities within the network and systems. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of attacker methodologies and a passion for proactive defense. This is a fully remote position offering significant flexibility and the opportunity to work with a cutting-edge security team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute proactive threat hunting methodologies and campaigns.
• Analyze large datasets (logs, network traffic, endpoint telemetry) to identify anomalous patterns and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Investigate suspicious activities and determine their nature and impact.
• Develop new detection rules and signatures based on threat hunting findings.
• Collaborate with the SOC and incident response teams to share intelligence and support investigations.
• Stay informed about the latest threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Utilize threat intelligence feeds to guide hunting efforts.
• Document hunting hypotheses, methodologies, and findings.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of security monitoring and detection capabilities.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for threat hunting tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on threat hunting, incident response, or malware analysis.
• Expertise in analyzing network protocols, endpoint telemetry, and log data.
• Proficiency with security tools such as SIEM, EDR, network forensics tools, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for data analysis and automation.
• Deep understanding of attacker TTPs, cyber kill chain, and threat modeling.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities.
• Strong communication skills, able to articulate complex technical concepts.
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure) is a plus.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., GCTI, GCFA, OSCP) are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible remote working arrangement.
• Generous annual leave and personal days.
• Opportunities for advanced training and professional development.
• Access to state-of-the-art threat hunting tools.
• Collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Retirement savings plan.