Remote Sr. Cyber Threat Hunter
$100,000–$108,000 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Proactively detect security incidents that may evade automated systems using critical thinking and creativity. Identify, analyze, and report threats or hidden events within the enterprise network by leveraging defensive measures and data from multiple sources. Find possible vulnerabilities while utilizing penetration testing tools and techniques to secure computer systems, applications, servers, and networks. Collect, analyze, and present digital-related evidence in support of computer criminal investigations. Provide technical expertise on the development and support of all activities, processes, and tools needed to protect information security. Requires five years of information security experience, proficiency in Windows/Linux/Unix, and strong communication skills.
Required Qualifications
- 5 years experience in Information Security
- 1 year experience with information technology concepts, terminology, and standards
- Common knowledge of malicious code (worms, viruses, spyware, etc.)
- Understanding of Security Methodologies Windows / Linux / Unix operating systems
- Knowledge of TCPIP/UDP/ICMP
- Working knowledge of the OSI Reference Model
- Knowledge of networking components (routers, switches, load balancers, wireless access points, etc)
- Knowledge of Information Security components (IPS, IDS, WAF, SIEM, etc)
- Knowledge of vulnerability assessments
- Knowledge of security incident handling
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or function in a team environment sharing responsibility, roles and accountability
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Must be a team player
- Must be organized
- Must have the ability to handle multiple projects
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
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