Senior Cyber Threat Hunter

WGU

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Base: $127,700.00 - $191,500.00; bonus/equity: eli...
Fully onsite
5 years information security experience
Hands-on vulnerability management and pen test support
Siem detection content creation and maintenance
WGU is seeking a Senior Cyber Threat Hunter to enhance its security operations in Raleigh, North Carolina. The role requires significant experience in information security, focusing on threat hunting, vulnerability analysis, and collaboration across teams to bolster security measures

Job Summary

  • The Senior Cyber Threat Hunter will play a critical role in protecting the University's applications, systems, and networks through advanced threat hunting and vulnerability analysis.
  • This hands-on senior position involves leading detection engineering efforts across enterprise and cloud environments while collaborating with IT and business teams to reduce risk.
  • WGU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and flexible paid time off for this full-time in-office role in Raleigh, NC.

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WGU is seeking a Senior Cyber Threat Hunter to enhance its security operations in Raleigh, North Carolina. The role requires significant experience in information security, focusing on threat hunting, vulnerability analysis, and collaboration across teams to bolster security measures.

Salary

Base: $127,700.00 - $191,500.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonuses; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life insurance, disability, retirement plan, tuition discount, and flexible PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5 years information security experience
  • Hands-on vulnerability management and pen test support
  • SIEM detection content creation and maintenance
  • MITRE ATT&CK framework application
  • AWS cloud security engineering knowledge
  • Python Bash or PowerShell scripting skills

Nice-to-have

  • Direct penetration testing or red team experience
  • Experience with System Security Plans
  • Executive-level risk summary preparation
  • CISSP GIAC OSCP CEH or CCSP certifications
  • 10 years of information security experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in IT Security or related field
  • 5 years of information security experience
  • US work authorization required (no visa sponsorship)

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