Cyber Security Threat Hunter

WGU Advancement

Cyber Security Threat Hunter at WGU defending against cyber threats through proactive threat hunting and incident investigations. Collaborating with teams to enhance detection and response capabilities.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeSalt Lake City • North Carolina, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $108,200 - $162,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, and incident response, with a strong focus on utilizing SIEM and IDS/IPS tools. Proficient in analyzing security alerts and logs to identify and mitigate potential threats while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Threat HuntingVulnerability ManagementSIEM PlatformsIncident ResponseRegulatory Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Threat IntelligencePenetration TestingNetwork Traffic AnalysisIntrusion Detection TechniquesDigital ForensicsCloud Security ConceptsAWS Core Services

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

SIEMIDS/IPSEndpoint Security Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPGIACCCSPCCSKAWS Certifications

Industry Keywords

NISTISOPCI-DSSData Privacy Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Proactively hunt for threats using SIEM, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence to identify indicators of compromise and anomalous behavior
Analyze security alerts, logs, and telemetry data to detect emerging attack patterns and support incident investigations
Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses and validate exploitability
Collaborate with SOC teams to refine alerting logic and improve incident response workflows
Develop and enhance security use cases aligned to the MITRE ATT&CK framework
Partner with infrastructure, cloud, and security teams to prioritize remediation efforts based on risk and business impact

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in IT Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
3 years of Information Security experience
Strong hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security tools
Experience in vulnerability management, penetration testing, and threat hunting methodologies
Ability to analyze network traffic, logs, and security events to identify potential threats
Working knowledge of intrusion detection techniques, incident response, and digital forensics
Familiarity with cloud security concepts and AWS core services
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks such as NIST, ISO, PCI-DSS, and data privacy standards
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, CCSP, CCSK, or AWS certifications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonuses
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Telehealth and mental healthcare
Health savings account and flexible spending account
Basic and voluntary life insurance
Disability coverage
Accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages
Legal and identity theft coverage
Retirement savings plan
Wellbeing program
Discounted WGU tuition
Flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual
Flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual
11 paid holidays
Other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave