Senior Insider Threat Hunter

Humana

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Insider Threat Hunter is a technical subject matter expert for the threat hunting team for Humana systems. This role works closely with EIP's Threat Management and Response teams as well as other enterprise information security teams and will report to Associate Director. The Senior, Insider Threat Hunter analyzes complex information systems to understand associated cybersecurity risks and provide proactive identification of security events. Works closely with EIP's SIEM functionality to conduct hypothesis-driven threat hunts, detect suspicious activity, and support the identification and investigation of potential security incidents. Partners with SOC and incident response teams to validate findings, document outcomes, and recommend improvements to monitoring coverage and investigative processes. Contributes to insider threat monitoring by identifying anomalous user behavior, credential misuse, and suspicious data access or movement patterns, escalating concerns through appropriate channels. Exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks, and works under general direction, using judgment to evaluate variable factors and determine the best course of action within established procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience with threat hunting, threat research, threat intelligence or incident response.
• Expert level understanding of the threat landscape in terms of the tools, tactics and techniques of threats and a strong understanding of how complex, multi-stage malware functions.
• Advanced knowledge of security endpoint detection and response, network forensics and malware analysis across systems whether on premise or in varied cloud environments consisting of physical or virtual workloads.
• Must have the ability to provide a high speed DSL or cable modem for a home office.
• A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required.
• Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role.
• A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification in a relevant cybersecurity field (i.e., OSCP, GCTI, GREM, etc)
• AI/python scripting/automation

Responsibilities

• Develop custom tools and leverage automation and orchestration for threat hunting, malware research and threat intelligence needs.
• Creation and maintenance of policy, standards, procedures, and documentation
• Use KPIs and other metrics to identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Experience working under and providing support for regulatory frameworks such as HIPAA, PCI, SOC2, etc.

Benefits

• Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior