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Sanderson Recruitment Plc
Cyber Security Threat Hunter
£75k
- £85k
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Hybrid
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Peterborough/Hybrid Working
£75,000 - £85,000 + benefits
Fantastic new permanent opportunity for an experienced Security Engineer with strong Threat Engineering/Hunting experience required to join this specialist financial services business to help them deliver a range of proactive threat hunting cyber security projects.
As a specialist Threat Hunter you will be responsible for proactively searching for and identifying threat actors that have evaded traditional security defences. This role requires a deep understanding of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), MITRE ATT&CK Framework, cyber kill chain as well as the ability to analyse large datasets to uncover hidden threats. The ideal candidate will be a creative and analytical problem-solver who can work independently and as part of a team to enhance their security posture.
Skills Required:
A strong proven background within Cyber Security engineering and at least 2-3 years’ experience dedicated to Threat Hunting, Threat Intelligence and Threat Modelling.
Proven experience in a SOC, CIRT, or similar security operations environment.
Deep understanding of network protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), and common enterprise applications.
Expertise in analysing network traffic (eg, packet analysis with Wireshark).
Proficiency with security tools such as SIEM (eg, Splunk, QRadar), EDR (eg, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne) and threat intelligence platforms.
Strong Scripting skills in at least one language (eg, Python, PowerShell).
Solid understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and its application in threat hunting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
Ability to think like an adversary and anticipate their next moves.
Strong understanding of forensic analysis principles.
Desired Certifications (one or more is a plus)
GIAC Certified Threat Hunter (GCTH)
GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM)
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
For any further queries regarding the role, please contact Danny Palmer at (see below)
Reasonable Adjustments:
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
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Role tech stack
Linux
Windows
Python
PowerShell
Splunk
MacOs
Sanderson Recruitment Plc
Cyber Security Threat Hunter
£75k - £85k
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