What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyber Threat Hunting Analyst position at TIA Infotek Inc?
Job Details
Job Title: Cyber Threat Hunting Analyst
Location: Dallas, TX
Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Cyber Threat Hunting Analyst to join our cybersecurity team in Dallas. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry and will be responsible for investigating, analyzing, and mitigating potential cyber threats using advanced threat hunting techniques and tools. This role requires a deep understanding of cyber attack vectors, tools, and methodologies to effectively support proactive threat detection and response efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
Investigate and analyze security alerts, identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities within the network and system environments.
Utilize advanced threat hunting techniques, tools, and methodologies to identify and mitigate emerging cyber threats.
Support and collaborate with incident response teams to investigate and resolve security incidents.
Conduct thorough analysis of security data, including logs, network traffic, and endpoint data, to detect suspicious activity or threats.
Provide actionable intelligence to enhance existing security operations and improve threat detection capabilities.
Maintain and develop threat hunting playbooks and processes to ensure continuous improvement.
Assist with the design and implementation of threat hunting strategies tailored to the organization's specific environment.
Work closely with other cybersecurity teams (e.g., incident response, security operations) to strengthen overall security posture.
Stay current on the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and tools to proactively address potential risks.
Prepare and deliver detailed reports on investigations, findings, and recommendations for senior leadership.
Requirements:
4 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, with a focus on threat hunting, incident response, or security operations.
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, attack methodologies, and threat detection.
Proficiency in using threat hunting tools (e.g., Splunk, Elastic Stack, or similar).
Experience with SIEM solutions, network traffic analysis, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools.
Familiarity with scripting or automation to enhance threat hunting activities (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
Deep understanding of modern cyber threats (e.g., APTs, malware, ransomware, etc.) and the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by threat actors.
Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to identify and articulate complex security issues.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and a proactive mindset.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with cloud security platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CEH, GCIH, or similar.
Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and feeds (e.g., MISP, ThreatConnect).
Experience in threat modeling and red team/blue team exercises.
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