Cyber Security Threat Hunter

Western Governors University•Raleigh, NC

1d•$108,200 - $162,400•Onsite

About The Position

The current information security landscape is technically complex and constantly changing. The IT Security Analyst II uses their knowledge of current security methods and standards to gather operational information and assess and analyze tools, systems, and processes in defense of applications, systems, and networks and collaborate with Infrastructure and business teams. Join a security-focused team where your expertise in threat hunting, vulnerability management, and penetration testing strengthens our ability to detect and respond to evolving cyber threats. In this role, you will partner closely with the SOC team to proactively identify risks, investigate anomalies, and improve detection and response capabilities across the organization.

Requirements

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
Bachelor's Degree in IT Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
3 years of Information Security experience
Experience analyzing SIEM, network, event, security, and IDS alert logs
Experience identifying and remediating vulnerabilities
Experience working with MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements. Generally, equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is the discretion of the hiring manager.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing detection rules and security use cases aligned to MITRE ATT&CK
Experience recommending additional security requirements and safeguards
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, CCSP, CCSK, or AWS certifications

Responsibilities

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