Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Threat Hunting)

Company Description

We are a technology consulting firm that specializes in cloud native and enterprise DevSecOps transformations. We are passionate about technology and building value for our clients through amazing technical solutions using cloud native, containers and extreme automation based DevSecOps practices. We believe in pushing the envelope and setting the bar high. That's one of the main reasons our customers love working with us. There are many factors that go into building and delivering superior technical solutions, but the most important factor is having top notch people. If you love building cloud native systems, applications and automation solutions in the cloud and you are looking to join a company that is an Enterprise DevSecOps and Cloud Native powerhouse, then keep reading.

Job Description

We are actively seeking a Senior Cyber Threat Hunter whose expertise will be instrumental in the development of an AI-driven cybersecurity system. This role is pivotal in automating the meticulous task of constructing and investigating the kill chain, as well as aggregating disparate Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) to render a holistic perspective of threat activities. Your acumen will not only unravel the intricacies of how attackers infiltrate, maneuver within, and potentially escalate their access in a network but will also provide invaluable insights to foresee their likely subsequent steps. Your collaborative efforts with our AI and cybersecurity teams will be central in translating real-world threat-hunting expertise into an intelligent system capable of automating complex threat detection and analysis processes.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in investigating complex cyber-attacks across disparate hosts, endpoints, and cloud-native deployments
• Harness various tools to “connect the dots” and understand how attackers move through the system
• Strong programming skills in Python for the automation of cybersecurity processes
• Leverage a diverse array of data from sources including malware analytics, cyber-attack patterns, and both closed and open-source intelligence platforms to refine instrumentation and enhance detection capabilities.

Education and Certifications:

• A BS in computer science, cybersecurity, cybersecurity engineering, or other closely related field. (Masters Preferred)
• One of the following certifications: GIAC Computer Forensics Analyst (GCFA), INE Cyber Threat Hunting Professional (CTHP), EC Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), or other closely related certification

Preferred Experience: 

• Served on a Federal/DOD Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) as a Threat Hunter or Incident Responder

Additional Information

We Value:

• Drive: Passion and energy to implement quality technical solutions. Self-motivation and intellectual curiosity
• Commitment to Quality: Passion to conceive and produce world-class solutions that drive real-world value for the customer
• Customer Focus: Consultative approach to solving problems for customers. Expectations management.
• Communication: Superior communication skills. Ability to clearly articulate problems, solutions, risks, rewards etc. (written and verbal)
• Technical Skills: Love for technology. You have to be inherently passionate about technology.
• Business Acumen: Technology ultimately is used to enable the business. We look for people who understand how the businesses can be enabled through their technical solutions

What we offer:

• Ability to make a noticeable difference for the organization and our customers
• Tremendous growth opportunity by becoming part of a rapidly growing organization. It’s not your tenure but what you can bring to the table that defines how your career will be shaped. You control your growth.
• Complex but interesting challenges to improve the depth and breadth of your technical and business skills. Our consultants are business technologists and understand how technology drives business. 
• Competitive pay and benefits

Work authorization requirement: US Citizen.

Oteemo is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. We evaluate qualified applicants on merit and business needs and not on race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other factor protected by law. Oteemo complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled employees.