Cyber Security Threat Hunter

Req ID: 322227 

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Cyber Security Threat Hunter to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

The Threat Hunter, Advanced Security Analytics is a member of a team who proactively manages IT security on behalf of customers to reduce the impact of security incidents and system compromises. The successful candidate will provide security monitoring, level 2 and 3 event analysis\incident response, and countermeasure proposals. This position requires shift work in a 8/5 environment during US business hours and after-hours work may be required. 

This is a hybrid role.  Only candidates local to the Plano office will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform intelligence based threat hunts based on new intelligence
• Perform tactic based threat hunts based on the Mitre Attack Matrix.
• Report on findings to account team and clients.
• Write/create formal documentation such as reports, slide decks, and architecture diagrams
• Lead and/or assist incident response efforts, track incidents to completion
• Make recommendations for improving procedures, visibility and security posture
• Evaluate/deconstruct malware through open-source and vendor provided tools
• Resolve client issues by taking the appropriate corrective action, or following the appropriate escalation procedures
• Utilize ticketing system and standard operating procedures for effective call processing and escalation to adhere to client Service Level Agreement (SLA)
• Confidently communicate technical information to NTT Data Services client base and internal technical team members
• Mentor junior analyst and provide guidance as needed
• Willingness to learn new skills and share knowledge with the team

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, to include computer science, or 6+ years relevant work experience
• 4+ years of SIEM experience
• EDR tool experience
• Customer service/support experience

Highly Preferred Additional Skills

• SIEM certification
• EDR tool certification
• Coding or scripting experience
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux
• Security+, GSEC, SSGB, ITIL, or other GIAC certification
• Working knowledge of Mitre Attack Matrix
• Root cause analysis experience, getting to the root cause, problem solving
• Investigative and analytical problem-solving skills

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