Cyber Threat Hunter

Deloitte is seeking a Threat Hunter, Cyber Defense & Resilience to support proactive cyber threat detection, analysis, and response in complex client environments. This role focuses on identifying adversary behavior, investigating suspicious activity, and improving defensive operations through data‑driven hunting and detection strategies. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience across security operations, threat hunting, and incident analysis, along with the ability to translate findings into actionable security improvements. This is an opportunity to work on high‑impact cyber missions in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment. Work you’ll do As a Threat Hunter, for the Cyber Defense & Resilience offering, you will be responsible for: Conducting proactive threat hunts across endpoint, network, cloud, and log data to identify malicious activity, anomalous behavior, and indicators of compromise Analyzing security telemetry, alerts, and artifacts to investigate threats and support detection, containment, and remediation activities Developing hunt hypotheses based on threat intelligence, adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures, and documented attack patterns Partnering with security operations, incident response, and engineering teams to improve detections, close visibility gaps, and strengthen defensive capabilities Documenting hunt methodologies, findings, and recommendations, and communicating results to technical stakeholders and team leadership Skills Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team Effective written and verbal communication skills Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product Ability to build and sustain professional relationships Ability to lead projects or workstreams Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor Ability to meet deadlines Ability to provide clear guidance to others The team Deloitte’s Cyber Defense & Resilience team helps clients identify, investigate, and respond to evolving cyber threats across mission‑critical environments. The team brings together threat hunters, incident responders, analysts, and cyber specialists to strengthen detection capabilities and improve operational resilience. Professionals in this area work on complex security challenges involving threat detection, adversary analysis, incident support, and continuous improvement of defensive operations. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, engineering, or a related technical field 3+ years of experience in threat hunting, security operations, detection engineering, or incident response 3+ years of experience with security information and event management platforms, endpoint detection and response platforms, and network analysis tools 2+ years of experience in: Analyzing endpoint, network, cloud, and log telemetry to identify suspicious or malicious activity Mapping adversary behavior to MITRE ATT&CK and documenting hunt findings and recommendations Ability to travel 20% of the time on average Active Secret clearance or higher One or more certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional, GIAC Certified Incident Handler, or GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future Preferred: 1+ year of experience supporting government or public sector cybersecurity environments 2+ years of experience creating or tuning detection logic, analytic rules, or hunt queries 2+ years of experience in: Digital forensics or malware analysis Cloud security monitoring in Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure environments Using Python, PowerShell, or Structured Query Language for analysis or automation The wage range for this role considers a wide range of factors that affect compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience, licensure, certifications, and other business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $107,925 to $188,900. You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the program’s rules, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including individual and organizational performance. #J-18808-Ljbffr