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Citi · 2 days ago

Cyber Threat Hunt Senior Analyst, VP

Irving, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$126K/yr - $189K/yr

5+ years exp

Citi, the leading global bank, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Threat Hunt Senior Analyst to join their Cyber Intelligence Center in Irving, TX. The role involves executing structured hunt methodologies to identify potential threats and improve security posture, collaborating with various security teams, and presenting findings to stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Lead and conduct proactive, hypothesis-based threat hunting activities using various techniques and tools to identify malicious activity, potential security breaches, security gaps, and opportunities for improved detection strategies

Design, develop, and implement advanced threat hunting strategies based on industry best practices, threat intelligence, and organizational risk assessments

Analyze network traffic, system logs, and other data sources to detect anomalies, patterns, and indicators of compromise (IOCs)

Collaborate with other security teams, such as the Security Operations Center (SOC), Incident Response, Red Team, and engineering teams to enhance security defenses and validate hunt findings

Architect, develop, and maintain comprehensive threat hunting playbooks, procedures, and documentation

Create and maintain detailed documentation for all hunt activities, including monthly hunt worksheets and formal hunt reports as part of the team's deliverables

Present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences, to include senior leaders and executive management

Serve as a subject matter expert (SME), providing advanced technical expertise and mentorship to other security team members

Qualification

Threat hunting methodologiesSecurity tools proficiencyData analysis techniquesNetwork protocols knowledgeSIEM tools experienceThreat intelligence platformsMalware analysisAnalytical skillsCloud security knowledgeScripting languagesProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsMentorship

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in cyber security, with a focus on threat hunting, incident response, or security analysis

Expert understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, and security technologies

Proficiency in analyzing data from security tools such as SIEM, EDR tools, and log analysis platforms (e.g., Splunk)

Experience analyzing logs from various sources including firewalls, WAFs, proxies, and cloud environments

Experience with threat intelligence platforms and threat hunting frameworks

Knowledge of common attack techniques, malware families, and threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)

Ability to develop and implement threat hunting strategies based on industry best practices and threat intelligence

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

Security certifications such as GIAC Certified Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or GIAC Certified Threat Hunter (GCTH)

Proven experience with scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell for automating security tasks and data analysis

In-depth knowledge of cloud security concepts and technologies

Experience with reverse engineering malware

Applied knowledge of data science and machine learning techniques for security analysis

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

Company

Citi

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Citi's mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Founded in 1812

San Antonio, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.citi.com

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