Cyber Threat Lead

Vice President (Strategic Initiatives) at Sciente

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled individual for the position of Cyber Threat Lead to proactively identifying and mitigating advanced cyber threats that bypass conventional security measures, working to reduce detection time and strengthen overall cyber security posture.

Leading a team and is proficient in either network/host-based intrusion analysis, digital forensics or cyber threat intelligence, and develop custom analytics to proactively defend against cyber attacks.

Mandatory Skill-set

• Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Engineering or Information Technology;
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in threat hunting, ideally with a focus on advanced persistent threats;
• Proven track record of managing and leading high-performing security teams;
• Expertise in digital forensics, with a strong focus on Windows and Linux systems from a malware analysis and OS exploitation standpoint;
• Proficient in log analysis and security event management using tools like Splunk, ELK, or similar SIEM platforms, with experience in malware triage;
• In-depth knowledge of cyber threat analysis frameworks such as the Kill Chain, Diamond Model, and MITRE ATT&CK framework;
• Strong understanding of malware families, attack vectors, and tactics used in modern network-based threats;
• Proficient in scripting or programming languages such as Perl, Python, Bash, or PowerShell, with a deep understanding of web applications and APIs;
• Demonstrates exceptional integrity, initiative, and resilience, with the ability to maintain focus and drive in high-pressure environments;
• Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills, with the capacity to perform in-depth contextual analysis to inform decision-making;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capability to effectively collaborate across teams and clearly articulate technical findings.

Desired Skill-set

• Knowledge of creating YARA or Snort signatures;
• Possession of relevant professional certifications such as EnCE, GCFA, GREM, GNFA, GCTI, CISSP.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the timely execution and delivery of threat hunting initiatives across diverse platforms and data sources;
• Conduct proactive threat hunting and analysis using big data analytics and machine learning techniques to identify anomalies and potential threats within log datasets. This involves leveraging data visualization and querying tools to extract actionable intelligence;
• Utilize internal and external resources to gather and analyze threat intelligence on various attackers, threat actors, and attack infrastructure;
• Employ a Big Data Analytics platform to process and analyze vast amounts of log data from various sources, identifying potential threats through advanced statistical models and machine learning algorithms;
• Provide expert technical guidance to the team on advanced threat research and analysis techniques;
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to identify potential threat vectors, improve prevention and detection methods, and develop proactive security strategies;
• Conduct a thorough analysis of logging capabilities and identify gaps in threat detection and analysis;
• Work closely with the team to prioritize tasks, set mission objectives, and align resources to meet security goals.

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