Stratascale – An SHI Company · 18 hours ago

Sr. Security Consultant - Threat Detection

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$165K/yr - $205K/yr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Conduct advanced threat hunting engagements to identify, investigate, and mitigate potential security threats within large-scale enterprise environments.

Utilize threat intelligence to inform and refine threat hunting strategies, ensuring proactive identification of emerging threats.

Perform in-depth analysis and reverse engineering of malware to understand behavior, intent, and potential impact on client systems.

Conduct thorough post-breach analysis to understand the scope, impact, and root cause of security incidents, providing actionable insights and recommendations.

Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of threat hunting activities, findings, and remediation actions.

Collaborate closely with other cybersecurity teams, including incident response, forensics, and threat intelligence, to enhance overall security posture.

Stay current with the latest threat landscape, tools, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by adversaries.

Mentor and provide guidance to junior threat hunters, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Qualification

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Threat huntingMalware analysisThreat intelligenceScriptingAutomationEndpoint detectionResponse (EDR)Attacker tacticsProcedures (TTPs)Incident response proceduresNetwork security monitoringCISSPCIAMCISMCISACRISCGIAC (GSEC)GCIHGCTIGREMGCFAOSCPSumo LogicSentinel (KQL)Technical writing

Required

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum 3 years of experience conducting threat hunting engagements in large, complex environments

Proven experience in reverse engineering malware, with a solid understanding of malware analysis techniques and tools

Demonstrated expertise in performing hypothesis-based hunting, post-breach analysis, with the ability to articulate findings and recommend effective remediation strategies

Strong knowledge of threat intelligence frameworks and the ability to apply this knowledge in a practical, hands-on manner

Proficiency in using advanced threat hunting tools and platforms

Experience in scripting and automation to enhance threat hunting processes

Familiarity with endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions

Familiarity with attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)

Understanding of incident response procedures and activities

Deep knowledge of network security monitoring and analysis

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Strong analytical and technical writing skills for process creation and report documentation