WEC Energy Group · 1 month ago
IT Cybersecurity Analyst - Threat Hunting Engineer
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$79K/yr - $156K/yr
2+ years expWEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies. They are seeking a Threat Hunting Engineer to conduct in-depth analysis of cyber threats, collaborate with internal teams on cybersecurity initiatives, and enhance the organization's cyber defense capabilities.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct in-depth analysis and research to attribute cyber threats and attacks, including identifying threat actors, their motivations, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and providing insights on their potential impact on the organization
Ability to classify, categorize, and analyze malware and threats
Monitor and assess the global threat landscape, including threat actors, malware, hacking techniques, and geopolitical events that may impact the organization
Provide metrics on overall threat activity within and outside of WEC
Collaborate with internal teams to provide timely and actionable intelligence to support incident response, vulnerability management, and other cybersecurity initiatives
Design, implement and administer enterprise solutions that proactively search for and identify malicious activity within their environments
Correlate threat environment from SIEM threat feeds to the latest risk analysis report
Develop and maintain threat profiles, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and tactical reports to enhance detection and response capabilities
Perform root cause analysis and provide recommendations for proactive measures to help prevent cyber-attacks
Continuously update and refine existing threat intelligence processes and methodologies to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of cyber defense
Stay informed about the latest trends, tools, and techniques in the field of threat intelligence and incorporate best practices into daily operations
Support threat assessment initiatives such as security assessments and penetration testing
Present findings and insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executives, to enhance overall cyber risk awareness
Actively search for the evidence of hidden threats within environments that bypass both preventative and detective controls using delivery methodology and threat hunting tools and techniques
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, information technology, computer information systems, MIS, or engineering is preferred. A combination of associate degree, military or professional cybersecurity experience and cybersecurity certification (CISSP, GAIC, MCSE, CEH, GICSP, CSSA, CISM) will be considered
2+ years Cybersecurity experience
Preferred
Understanding of cyber threats, attack vectors, and common exploitation techniques
Experience with Threat Hunting techniques on both the endpoint and network data
Proficiency in using threat intelligence platforms, open-source tools, and security information and event management (SIEM) systems
Ability to identify attacker Tactics, Techniques and procedures (TTPs)
Understanding of enterprise architectures and large IT environments
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
Competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication
Company
WEC Energy Group
WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric and natural gas delivery companies.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.27B2025-06-05Post Ipo Debt· $775M
2024-05-22Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
1982-08-27IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Fletcher
President and Chief Executive Officer - Retired
J. Patrick Keyes
CFO
Recent News
2025-12-10
2025-12-05
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