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NEOC Group

Threat Hunter

NEOC Group

  • R30,000 - R50,000 per month
  • Permanent Senior position
  • Centurion
  • Posted 24 Apr 2025 by NEOC Group
  • Expires in 33 days
  • Job 2593076
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About the position

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Threat Hunter to join our cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will proactively seek out cyber threats, identify vulnerabilities, and analyze risks to strengthen our organization's security posture. You will work closely with threat intelligence analysts, incident response teams, and security engineers to detect, analyze, and mitigate advanced persistent threats (APTs) and other sophisticated cyber risks.

Key Responsibilities:

Threat Hunting:

  • Conduct proactive threat hunting activities using security tools, telemetry data, and advanced threat intelligence techniques.
  • Identify patterns and anomalies in endpoint, network, and application logs to detect malicious [URL Removed] Analysis:
  • Investigate and respond to security incidents, determining the scope, root cause, and mitigation strategies.
  • Collaborate with the incident response team to improve detection and response [URL Removed] Intelligence:
  • Analyze threat intelligence reports and apply findings to identify potential risks to the organization.
  • Monitor for emerging threats and recommend [URL Removed] Development and Utilization:
  • Develop and fine-tune custom detection rules and scripts in SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) and EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) tools.
  • Leverage machine learning and automation to enhance threat-hunting [URL Removed] and Documentation:
  • Document findings, processes, and recommendations in detailed reports.
  • Provide clear and actionable insights to technical and non-technical [URL Removed] and Training:
  • Work with cross-functional teams to improve overall security operations.
  • Conduct training and knowledge-sharing sessions for junior analysts and other team members.

Qualifications and Skills:

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
  • Certifications:
  • CompTIA Network+ Certification.
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification.
  • CompTIA CYSA (Cybersecurity Analyst) Certification.
  • Experience:
  • Proven experience in the cybersecurity industry.
  • Hands-on experience with Carbon Black (this is extremely important).

Desired Skills:

  • Threat Hunter
  • Cybersecurity
  • CompTIA Network+
  • Carbon Black

About The Employer:

A CyberSecurity company based in Centurion is looking for a Snr Threat Hunter

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