Senior Cybersecurity Analyst, Threat Hunter
IDEXX
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Westbrook • Maine • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
CloudCyber SecurityLinuxMacOSPython
About the role
- Proactively hunt for indicators of compromise (IOCs) and advanced persistent threats (APTs) across the network, endpoints, and cloud environments using threat intelligence and a hypothesis-driven methodology
- Conduct in-depth analysis of security events, network traffic, and endpoint data to identify malicious activity and potential breaches
- Utilize the SIEM and EDR platform extensively, applying expert knowledge of the scripting, SIEM and EDR query language to perform complex searches and data analysis
- Lead and participate in incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery efforts
- Develop and refine threat hunting playbooks, procedures, and detection rules to improve the security team’s efficiency and effectiveness
- Collaborate with the security engineering and security operations center (SOC) teams to integrate new threat intelligence and enhance existing security tools and controls
- Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the organization's overall security posture.
Requirements
- 6–10 years of experience in cybersecurity roles
- Minimum of 3 years dedicated specifically to threat hunting or advanced incident response
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field
- Preferred certifications GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler) and CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst+) certification
- Proven, hands-on experience using platform for EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) and threat hunting
- Expert-level knowledge of PowerShell Scripting, Python and EDR and SIEM query language is preferred
- Deep understanding of incident response lifecycles, methodologies, and forensic techniques
- Strong knowledge of networking protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), and common attack vectors
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation of hunting tasks is a plus
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple investigations simultaneously
- Strong communication skills, capable of presenting complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- A proactive mindset and a passion for continuous learning in the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity.
Benefits
- Opportunity for annual cash bonus
- Health / Dental / Vision Benefits
- Day-One 5% matching 401k
- Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more!
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Hard skills
threat huntingincident responsePowerShell scriptingPythonEDRSIEM query languagenetwork traffic analysismalicious activity identificationforensic techniquesnetworking protocols
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailindependent workcommunication skillsmentoringcollaborationproactive mindsetcontinuous learningtime management
Certifications
GCIHCompTIA CySA+Bachelor’s degree in computer scienceBachelor’s degree in CybersecurityBachelor’s degree in Information Technology