Sr. Cyber Threat Hunter

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee • Chattanooga, TN

1d • Remote

About The Position

We're looking for an individual who has a deep interest in cybersecurity and will bring fresh perspectives and advanced techniques to identify and analyze potential threats. Your expertise will enhance our team’s ability to detect and respond to sophisticated cyber attacks; experience with cloud security is a plus! As Senior Cyber Threat Hunter, you'll help us stay ahead of emerging threats. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cyber threats to protect our organization’s assets and data. Our team is composed of individuals from various backgrounds and experiences, fostering a rich and inclusive culture where everyone’s voice is heard and valued. Every day brings new and exciting challenges. You’ll have the opportunity to tackle complex problems, think creatively, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in cybersecurity. Note: This is a fully remote role; however, no sponsorship is available.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a Computer Sciences related field or equivalent work experience
• 5 years - Experience in Information Security required
• 1 year - Experience with information technology concepts, terminology, and standards required
• Common knowledge of malicious code (worms, viruses, spyware, etc.)
• Understanding of Security Methodologies
• Windows / Linux / Unix operating systems
• Knowledge of TCPIP/UDP/ICMP
• Working knowledge of the OSI Reference Model
• Knowledge of networking components (routers, switches, load balancers, wireless access points, etc)
• Knowledge of Information Security components (IPS, IDS, WAF, SIEM, etc.)
• Knowledge of vulnerability assessments
• Knowledge of security incident handling
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or function in a team environment sharing responsibility, roles and accountability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
• Must be a team player, be organized and have the ability to handle multiple projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• experience with cloud security is a plus

Responsibilities

• Find possible vulnerabilities while using penetration testing tools and techniques, to ensure the security of computer systems, applications, servers, networks, etc.
• Provides technical expertise on the development and support of all activities, processes, and tools needed to protect information security.
• Identifies, analyzes, and reports threats or hidden events within the enterprise network, by using defensive measures and information collected from a variety of sources, to protect data, information systems, and networks.
• Collects analyzes and presents digital-related evidence in support of computer criminal investigations.
• Employees may be required to participate in a weekly on-call rotation.

Benefits

• As Tennessee's largest health benefit plan company, we've been helping Tennesseans find their own unique paths to good health since 1945. More than that, we're your neighbors and friends – fellow Tennesseans with deep roots of caring tradition, a focused approach to physical, financial and community good health for today, and a bright outlook for an even healthier tomorrow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree