Cyber Threat Hunt (CTH) Lead

Overview:
We are seeking an elite Cyber Threat Hunt Lead to build and guide a proactive threat hunting capability for our client. In this role, you will lead a specialized team in identifying advanced malicious activity that evades traditional security measures. This position requires a deep understanding of attacker TTPs, an offensive mindset, and expert-level skills with SIEM and endpoint management tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the CTH team to conduct iterative threat-hunting missions across networks and high-value assets.
• Develop and execute hunt hypotheses using threat models and Cyber Threat Intelligence.
• Propose corrective actions, escalate security issues, and recommend best practices.
• Collaborate with the SOC to create new detections, signatures, and alerts from hunt mission findings.
• Report findings to leadership and coordinate with asset owners to deconflict results.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with network-based security monitoring and cybersecurity capabilities.
• Certifications: CEH or equivalent (e.g., DoD 8570 IAT Level II, IAM Level I, or CSSP Analyst/Incident Responder).

Preferred Skills:

• Proven ability to lead Purple Team engagements.
• Strong technical analysis and network traversal skills.
• Experience in developing proactive security measures to detect advanced threats.