Sr Engineer - Target India

• Threat Hunting & Analysis:
  • Conduct proactive threat hunting across networks, endpoints, and cloud environments. leveraging intelligence, hypothesis-driven methodologies, and data analysis to identify and mitigate hidden threats.
  • Work collaboratively to implement solutions based on the MITRE ATT&CK framework, Red team or Purple Team results, and other threat modeling methodologies.
  • Advocate for continuous improvement, staying current with emerging threats, tools, and techniques.

• Advanced Threat Detection:
  • Develop and refine detection rules in SIEMs and other security tools.
  • Build and optimize tools, scripts, and automations to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of hunting and countermeasure deployment

• Collaboration & Reporting:
  • Partner with intelligence, detection, and incident response teams to validate and operationalize findings
  • Prepare detailed reports and briefings on threat hunting activities, findings, and trends.
  • Advocate for continuous improvement, staying current with emerging threats, tools, and techniques.
  • Present findings to senior leadership and provide strategic recommendations.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4 years of experience in threat hunting, incident response, countermeasure engineering or related roles.
• Strong understanding of threat hunting methodologies, detection engineering, and countermeasure design.
• Experience with security tools such as SIEM, EDR, NDR, and forensic analysis tools.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, etc.) for automation and analysis.
• Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, Pyramid of Pain, and detection engineering principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to conceptualize and operationalize threat hunting hypotheses based on threat intelligence and research.
• Proficient in analyzing diverse data sources, including host-based (e.g., Sysmon, CrowdStrike) and network-based (e.g., Zeek, Suricata) logs.
• Experience with scripting and programming for hunting and countermeasure automation (Python preferred).
• Familiarity with technologies such as Splunk, Elastic-Search, SIGMA, YARA, and cloud detection in GCP and AWS.
• Adept at communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, with a focus on leadership and cross-team collaboration.
• A self-starter with a passion for innovation and solving complex problems in a high-stakes environment.

• Experience with deception techniques, honeytokens, or other adversary engagement strategies.
• Background in malware analysis, reverse engineering, or exploit development.
• Certifications such as GREM, GCFA, or similar in advanced threat hunting and analysis.

• Be part of a forward-thinking world class cybersecurity team.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.

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