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Sr. Cyber Threat Hunter

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Non-Verbal Communication
  • Creative Thinking
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Multitasking
  • Teamwork
  • Microsoft Office
  • Social Skills
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum 5 years of Information Security experience
  • Experience with information technology concepts, terminology, and standards
  • Knowledge of security technologies (IPS/IDS/WAF/SIEM), vulnerability assessments, and security incident handling

Requirements:

  • Identify, analyze, and report threats or hidden events within the enterprise network using defensive measures and data from multiple sources to protect data, information systems, and networks
  • Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses across computer systems, applications, servers, and networks
  • Provide technical expertise on the development and support of activities, processes, and tools needed to protect information security
  • Collect, analyze, and present digital evidence in support of computer criminal investigations; participate in a weekly on-call rotation

Job description

We're looking for an individual who has a deep interest in cybersecurity and will bring fresh perspectives and advanced techniques to identify and analyze potential threats. Your expertise will enhance our team’s ability to detect and respond to sophisticated cyber attacks; experience with cloud security is a plus!

As Senior Cyber Threat Hunter, you'll help us stay ahead of emerging threats. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cyber threats to protect our organization’s assets and data.

Our team is composed of individuals from various backgrounds and experiences, fostering a rich and inclusive culture where everyone’s voice is heard and valued.  Every day brings new and exciting challenges. You’ll have the opportunity to tackle complex problems, think creatively, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in cybersecurity.

Note: This is a fully remote role; however, no sponsorship is available.

Job Responsibilities

  • Find possible vulnerabilities while using penetration testing tools and techniques, to ensure the security of computer systems, applications, servers, networks, etc.
  • Provides technical expertise on the development and support of all activities, processes, and tools needed to protect information security.
  • Identifies, analyzes, and reports threats or hidden events within the enterprise network, by using defensive measures and information collected from a variety of sources, to protect data, information systems, and networks.
  • Collects analyzes and presents digital-related evidence in support of computer criminal investigations.
  • Employees may be required to participate in a weekly on-call rotation.

Job Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in a Computer Sciences related field or equivalent work experience

Experience

  • 5 years - Experience in Information Security required
  • 1 year - Experience with information technology concepts, terminology, and standards required

Skills\Certifications

  • Common knowledge of malicious code (worms, viruses, spyware, etc.)
  • Understanding of Security Methodologies Windows / Linux / Unix operating systems
  • Knowledge of TCPIP/UDP/ICMP
  • Working knowledge of the OSI Reference Model
  • Knowledge of networking components (routers, switches, load balancers, wireless access points, etc)
  • Knowledge of Information Security components (IPS, IDS, WAF, SIEM, etc.)
  • Knowledge of vulnerability assessments
  • Knowledge of security incident handling
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or function in a team environment sharing responsibility, roles and accountability.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
  • Must be a team player, be organized and have the ability to handle multiple projects
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Number of Openings Available

1

Worker Type:

Employee

Company:

BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.

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BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee via-email, the Internet or any other method without a valid, written Direct Placement Agreement in place for this position from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee HR/Talent Acquisition will not be considered. No fee will be paid in the event the applicant is hired by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee as a result of the referral or through other means.

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