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Sr. Security Consultant - Threat Detection

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Freelance

Salary:

165 - 205K yearly

Experience:

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Work from:

United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, Minimum 3 years of threat hunting experience, Expertise in reverse engineering malware, Strong knowledge of threat intelligence frameworks.

Key responsabilities:

Conduct advanced threat hunting engagements
Utilize threat intelligence to refine hunting strategies
Perform malware analysis and post-breach reviews
Document threat hunting activities and findings
Collaborate with other cybersecurity teams
Mentor junior threat hunters

Stratascale – An SHI Company Information Technology & Services SME https://stratascale.com/

201 - 500 Employees

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Job description

Job Summary

Stratascale is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Cyber Security Threat Hunter to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in performing advanced threat hunting activities across large organizations, with a strong focus on detecting threats. The role requires deep expertise in threat intelligence, malware, attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), leveraging this data to actively hunt for potential issues within our clients' environments.

This role will report to the Director of Managed Security Operations within Stratascale.

This position is remote with a Home Office setup determined by Stratascale management.

About Us

As a digital and cybersecurity services company, Stratascale exists to help the Fortune 1000 transform the way they use technology to advance the business, generate revenue, and respond quickly to market demands. We call it Digital Agility.

To learn more about how we’re shaping the future of digital business and a more secure world, visit stratascale.com.

Responsibilities

Include, but not limited to:

Conduct advanced threat hunting engagements to identify, investigate, and mitigate potential security threats within large-scale enterprise environments.
Utilize threat intelligence to inform and refine threat hunting strategies, ensuring proactive identification of emerging threats.
Perform in-depth analysis and reverse engineering of malware to understand behavior, intent, and potential impact on client systems.
Conduct thorough post-breach analysis to understand the scope, impact, and root cause of security incidents, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of threat hunting activities, findings, and remediation actions.
Collaborate closely with other cybersecurity teams, including incident response, forensics, and threat intelligence, to enhance overall security posture.
Stay current with the latest threat landscape, tools, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by adversaries.
Mentor and provide guidance to junior threat hunters, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 3 years of experience conducting threat hunting engagements in large, complex environments
Proven experience in reverse engineering malware, with a solid understanding of malware analysis techniques and tools
Demonstrated expertise in performing hypothesis-based hunting, post-breach analysis, with the ability to articulate findings and recommend effective remediation strategies
Strong knowledge of threat intelligence frameworks and the ability to apply this knowledge in a practical, hands-on manner
Proficiency in using advanced threat hunting tools and platforms

Required Skills

Experience in scripting and automation to enhance threat hunting processes
Familiarity with endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions
Familiarity with attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Understanding of incident response procedures and activities
Deep knowledge of network security monitoring and analysis
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong analytical and technical writing skills for process creation and report documentation

Certifications Required

Certifications below are preferred and not limited to the following:

Industry certifications:

CISSP
CIAM
CISM / CISA / CRISC
GIAC (GSEC)
Vendor Solutions and product-specific certifications:

Relevant industry certifications (e.g., GCIH, GCTI, GREM, GCFA, OSCP) are highly desirable.
Sumo Logic and Sentinel (KQL Query Language proficiency) certifications are preferred

Unique Requirements

Travel to partner sites, customer sites, conferences and Stratascale offices up to 25% annually
Candidate will need to have access to an international airport

Additional Information

The estimated annual pay range for this position is $165,000 - $205,000 which includes a base salary and bonus. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.
Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status

Compensation Structure

Base Plus Bonus

Approved Min (Total Target Comp)

USD $165,000.00/Yr.

Approved Max (Total Target Comp)

USD $205,000.00/Yr.