RapDev

Threat Hunter

RapDev

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: BostonMassachusettsUnited States

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Salary

💰 $90,000 - $135,000 per year

About the role

  • Lead the maturation of the Security Operations Team’s threat hunting practice
  • Proactively hunt for indicators of compromise (IOCs) across the network, endpoints, and cloud environments using threat intelligence and industry-standard hunting methodologies
  • Develop and execute complex searches across various data sets and apply macro data analysis skills to uncover anomalies.
  • Produce routine reporting for hunts executed, including technical reports at the completion of a hunt with substantive findings and semi-annual executive summary reports
  • Utilize various security and observability platform features in hunts for increased fidelity and better context.
  • Develop and refine threat hunting playbooks, procedures, and detection rules to improve the security team’s efficiency and effectiveness
  • Leverage automation and AI solutions to support and scale human-led hunt operations across client environments.
  • Collaborate with the Security Operations Team 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

  • 2-4 years of experience in a technical role in the areas of Security Operations, Incident Response, Detection Engineering, Offensive Security/Red Team, or Cyber Threat Intelligence
  • Proven, hands-on experience proactive security operations and threat hunting including a deep understanding of incident response frameworks, methodologies, and forensic techniques
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail with the 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
  • Experience analyzing endpoint, network, cloud, and application logging for attack techniques at all stages of the cyber kill chain
  • Experience consuming and analyzing Cyber Threat Intelligence for actionable takeaways
  • Ability to apply Cyber Threat Intelligence through enrichment, correlation, and attribution
  • Ability to see the larger picture when dealing with competing requirements and needs from across the organization in order to build consensus and drive results
  • Ability to navigate and work effectively across a complex, geographically dispersed organization
  • Demonstrated ability to self-direct, with minimal supervision to achieve assigned goals
  • Experience performing security analysis and threat hunting in Cloud environments preferred.
Benefits
  • 100% Employee Healthcare Coverage (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (5% 401k Match, IRA)
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off (4-week minimum) (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Equity
  • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Fitness & Commuter Subsidies available
  • SL & LT Disability
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailcommunication skillsproactive mindsetcontinuous learningability to build consensusself-directionindependencecollaboration