Darling Ingredients · 14 hours ago
Cyber Security Engineer, Threat Hunter
Cold Spring, KY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelDarling Ingredients Inc. is a leader in repurposing and recycling materials from the animal agriculture and food industries. They are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer - Threat Hunter who will proactively identify, investigate, and mitigate advanced cyber threats across the organization's digital environment using traditional and AI-driven methodologies.
Animal FeedBiofuelManufacturingOrganic FoodRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Conduct proactive threat hunts across enterprise systems, networks, cloud workloads, and endpoints using both manual techniques and AI-enhanced detection models
Develop, train, tune, and deploy machine learning and generative AI models that identify anomalies, classify threats, and enhance detection fidelity
Utilize AI-based tooling (LLMs, automated analysis agents, supervised ML models) to accelerate malware analysis, log enrichment, correlation, and triage
Build hypotheses based on threat intelligence, attacker TTPs, environmental telemetry, and known adversary behavior patterns
Analyze large-scale datasets (network flows, endpoint telemetry, authentication logs, EDR/XDR data, cloud logs) to uncover indicators of compromise and previously undetected intrusion activity
Create advanced detection logic, behavioral analytics, and automated playbooks using AI-powered security platforms (SIEM, SOAR, XDR, and custom tooling)
Perform root-cause analysis of identified threats and provide actionable remediation guidance to SOC, IR, and engineering teams
Collaborate with red teams, threat intelligence analysts, and security engineering to continuously improve organizational detection maturity
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging threats, AI-based attack methods, and adversarial machine learning techniques
Document findings, produce executive-ready reports, and brief stakeholders on hunting outcomes and recommended control improvements
Regularly communicate with the business at all levels (local user to executive level) about relevant risks
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma Required
Ability to demonstrate a general understanding of machine learning & artificial intelligence
Languages: Portuguese - Strong & English - Strong
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind and outstanding problem-solving skills
Self-motivated and communicates well with both technical and non-technical audiences
Passion for cybersecurity and strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with the ability to work in a team environment
Preferred
Proven experience using AI-driven security tools, LLMs, or ML-based analytics in a security context
Awareness of cybersecurity trends and hacking techniques
Familiarity with generative AI, agentic AI, and LLM-based automation for cyber defense
Advanced training on anomaly detection; tool-specific training for data aggregation, analysis, and adversary detection
Benefits
401(k)
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Company
Darling Ingredients
Darling Ingredients is an agri-food company that reduces food waste from animal-based co-products and other natural materials.
Founded in 1882
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.77B2025-06-16Post Ipo Debt· $865.28M
2022-08-15Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2022-05-31Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
Robert Day
Chief Financial Officer
John Muse
Executive Vice President
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