[Remote] Cybersecurity Threat Hunter

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UltraViolet Cyber is a leading platform-enabled unified security operations company providing comprehensive security solutions. They are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Threat Hunter to proactively identify, investigate, and mitigate advanced cyber threats targeting customer environments, utilizing deep technical expertise and advanced analytics. Responsibilities • Proactively hunt for hidden threats across endpoints, networks, cloud, and applications • Develop and execute hypotheses-driven threat hunting campaigns using security data and intelligence • Analyze large volumes of log, endpoint, and network data to uncover anomalous or malicious activity • Research and track adversary TTPs and leverage frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK • Collaborate with Detection Engineering to refine detection rules, signatures, and playbooks to improve threat detection • Collaborate with Incident Response and SOC teams to investigate and contain security incidents • Provide technical mentorship to junior threat hunters and SOC analysts • Partner with Threat Intelligence to operationalize indicators and adversary insights • Contribute to continuous improvement of detection engineering and hunting methodologies Skills • US Citizenship is Required • 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years focused on threat hunting, detection engineering, or incident response • Demonstrating the ability building hypotheses from threat models, not just IOC-driven searches • Strong understanding of attacker tradecraft, including malware, lateral movement, persistence, and exfiltration techniques • Proficiency with SIEMs, EDR/XDR platforms, and log analysis tools (SentinelOne AI SIEM, CrowdStrike, MS Defender and Sentinel, Splunk, Elastic) • Experience with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, etc.) to automate analysis and detection • Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, threat intelligence platforms, and adversary emulation • Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills • Experience with cloud security (AWS, arenaflex Azure, GCP) • Knowledge of threat hunting in OT/ICS environments • B.A or B.S in computer science or related field • GIAC Threat Hunting (GCTH) • GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED) • GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) Benefits • 401(k), including an employer match of 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available on the 1st day of the month following your first day of employment) • Group Term Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability • Voluntary Life, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and/or Critical Illness • Participation in the Discretionary Time Off (DTO) Program • 11 Paid Holidays Annually Company Overview • UltraViolet Cyber is a platform-enabled unified security operations firm that offers a full range of security operations solutions. It was founded in 2023, and is headquartered in Mclean, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job

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