Senior Cyber Intelligence & Threat Hunting Specialist

Wintrust

Base: $117,000.00 - $158,000.00; bonus/equity: eli...
Hybrid
7+ years information security experience
5+ years threat intelligence or hunting
Translate ttps into operational detection logic
This role leads the integration of enterprise threat intelligence into proactive detection and risk reduction strategies for a $66 billion financial institution

Job Summary

  • This role leads the integration of enterprise threat intelligence into proactive detection and risk reduction strategies for a $66 billion financial institution.
  • The specialist operates with high autonomy to identify emerging threats, reduce detection gaps, and provide executive-ready intelligence that informs strategic security decisions.
  • Wintrust offers competitive pay, a generous 401k match, and an award-winning culture recognized as a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune for 12 consecutive years.

Matching Summary

This role leads the integration of enterprise threat intelligence into proactive detection and risk reduction strategies for a $66 billion financial institution.

Salary

Base: $117,000.00 - $158,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual discretionary or incentive bonus; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years information security experience
  • 5+ years threat intelligence or hunting
  • Translate TTPs into operational detection logic
  • Hypothesis-driven threat hunting across environments
  • CrowdStrike Overwatch alignment experience
  • Executive-level threat briefing production

Nice-to-have

  • Strong understanding of financial sector actors
  • Experience with fraud typologies and insider risk
  • Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
  • Knowledge of regulated banking environments

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • 7+ years in information security
  • 5+ years specializing in Threat Intelligence or Hunting
  • Demonstrated ability to operate independently in regulated environment

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